Jungnim-dong
Jungnim-dong (Korean: 중림동) is a dong (neighbourhood) of Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.
Overview
The neighborhood Jungnim-dong got its name by combining parts of "Yakjeonjung-dong" and "Hanrim-dong". Yakjeonjung-dong was named after its historical role as a medicine supplier in Jangan during the Joseon period. Hanrim-dong was named after the Lee Jung-am family, whose three brothers all resided there and served in the Hanrim government during the same period. Other old village names in the area include Gaundong-mal, Hanrim-gol, and Hyungjeumulgol.
Attractions
- Yakhyeon Catholic Church (약현성당 藥峴聖堂)
- Son Gi-jeong Park
Transportation
See also
References
- ^ 월별인구통계 | 중구통계. Archived from the original on 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
- ^ 중림동 (Jungnim-dong 中林洞) (in Korean). Retrieved 2008-05-09.
- "Chronicle of Beopjeong-dong and Haengjeong-dong" (in Korean). Guro District Official website. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2008-05-09.
- "Mapo Information". The chart of Beopjeong-dong assigned by Haengjeong-dong (행정동별 관할 법정동 일람표) (in Korean). Mapo District Official website. Archived from the original on 2007-11-05.
External links
- Jung-gu Official site in English
- Jung-gu Official site (in Korean)
- Jung-gu Tour Guide from the Official site (in Korean)
- Status quo of Jung-gu (in Korean)
- Resident offices and maps of Jung-gu (in Korean)
- Jungnim-dong resident office website (in Korean)