Godeok-dong
Godeok-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
Godeok-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 고덕동 |
| • Hanja | 高德洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Godeok-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Kodok-tong |
Godeok 1(il)-dong Community Service Center (Gangdong-gu) | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 50,147 |
| • Density | 13,373/km2 (34,640/sq mi) |
History
Godeok means "high virtue" in Korean. During the Late 14th century, Yangjung Lee, a public officer of the Goryeo Dynasty, strongly rejected a conciliatory offer to turn into Joseon Dynasty, a new regime after the Goryeo Dynasty. Due to his high loyalty to his government, he was admired by the general public and they called his residential area "Godeok".[3] In 1995, Seoul Subway Line 5 was passed through this area stopping at Godeok Station and Myeongil Station.
Area information
The postal code of Godeok-dong is 134-080. 134 is for Gangdong-gu and 080 is for Godeok-dong.
References
- "고덕동 (Godeok-dong 高德洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 18 April 2008.
- "The origin of Godeok-dong" (in Korean). Gangdong-gu. Retrieved 18 April 2008.
- http://dong.gangdong.go.kr:8081/pub/dong/3240043/01_dong/03/01_dong_03.jsp%5B%5D
External links
- Gangdong-gu official website
- Gangdong-gu map at the Gangdong-gu official website
- (in Korean) Gangdong-gu map
- (in Korean) The Godeok 1 dong Resident office
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