Hoehyeon-dong

Coordinates: 37°33′29″N 126°58′41″E / 37.558°N 126.978°E / 37.558; 126.978
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Hoehyeon-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul회현동
 • Hanja
 • Revised RomanizationHoehyeon dong
 • McCune–ReischauerHoehyŏn tong
Hoehyeon-dong Resident Office
Hoehyeon-dong Resident Office
Coordinates: 37°33′29″N 126°58′41″E / 37.558°N 126.978°E / 37.558; 126.978
CountrySouth Korea
Area
 • Total0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)[1]
 • Total5,905
 • Density7,000/km2 (18,000/sq mi)

Hoehyeon-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[1]

Etymology[edit]

The name of Hoehyeon-dong is derived from the fact that 'wise people gathered a lot in this area' (會賢), and it was also referred to as 'Hoehyeon' or 'Hoedong'.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "회현동 (Hoehyeon-dong 會賢洞)" (in Korean). Retrieved 2008-05-09.[permanent dead link]

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