Yangpyeong-dong (Korean: 양평동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]

Overview

The Yangpyeong area, historically was Yangpyeong-ri, Sangbuk-myeon, Geumcheon-hyeon, Gyeonggi-do during the Joseon period, underwent several administrative changes over the years. In 1914, it was a part of Buk-myeon, Siheung-gun Yangpyeong-ri, and by 1920, it fell under the jurisdiction of Yeongdeungpo-myeon, Siheung-gun. In 1931, it was officially renamed Yangpyeong-ri, Yeongdeungpo-eup, Siheung-gun, and in 1936, it was integrated into Gyeongseong-bu and designated as Yanghwajang (楊花町). Following the liberation in 1946, it was reorganized as Yangpyeong-dong, Yeongdeungpo District. Concurrently, Yanghwa-dong was also renamed Yanghwa-dong, Yeongdeungpo District when the term "jeong (町)" was replaced with "dong" in October 1946.

Outline

Yangpyeong-dong is bordered by Yangcheon District to the west, Dangsan-dong to the east, and Munnae-dong to the south.[3] Yangpyeong-dong was Yangpyeong-ri Sangbuk-myeon, Geumcheon-hyun, Gyeonggi-do during the Joseon era.

Education

See also

References

  1. ^ a b 양평동 (Yangpyeong-dong 楊坪洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  2. ^ "The origin of Yangpyeong-dong" (in Korean). Yeongdeungpo District official site. Archived from the original on 2008-05-29. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  3. ^ 영등포구관내도 (in Korean). Yeongdeungpo District official site.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yangpyeong-dong
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