Naegok-dong (Korean: 내곡동) is a dong (neighbourhood) of Seocho District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
Naegok-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 내곡동 |
| • Hanja | 內谷洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Naegok-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Naegok-tong |
 Naegok-dong within Seocho District | |
| Coordinates: 40°3′48″N 33°0′34″E / 40.06333°N 33.00944°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.69 km2 (4.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 5,964 |
| • Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Overview
editNaegok-dong, formerly part of the historical Eonju district, was initially situated within the central village, known in Chinese characters as 'Angol' or 'Anmal'. Over time, this area evolved into Naegok-dong, located near the base of Guryong Mountain within Seocho District. It resides within a basin surrounded by mountains, including Guryong Mountain in Seocho District and Inreungsan, which forms the boundary with Seongnam.
Presently, Naegok-dong comprises various natural villages such as Heonneungmal, Saemmaeul, Neunganmaeul, and Sinheungmaeul. Historically, during the Joseon period, the area accommodated Heoninreung, inhibiting residential expansion, and was densely forested with sightings of wildlife like tigers and foxes. The Gyeongju Kim clan first settled in Naegok-dong.
The surrounding mountains include Guryong Mountain in Seocho District and Inneungsan, which marks the border with Seongnam. On Guryong Mountain's slopes in Naegok-dong, Yeongneung (英陵), originally the burial site of King Sejong the Great, was relocated to Yeoju in 1469 (Year 1 of King Yejong). Hyeonneung and Inneung are currently situated at 13-1 San, Naegok-dong.
Education
edit- High Schools
- Daniel High School
- Elementary Schools
- Naegok Elementary School
- Eonnam Elementary School
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 내곡동 (Naegok-dong 內谷洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-19.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The status quo of Naegok-dong" (in Korean). Seocho District official site. Archived from the original on 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
External links
edit- Seocho District official website
- Seocho District map at the Seocho District official website
- (in Korean) The Naegok-dong Resident office
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