Pungnap-dong
Pungnap-dong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 풍납동 |
| • Hanja | 風納洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Pungnap-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | P'ungnap-tong |
 Pungnap Toseong located in Pungnap-dong | |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.36 km2 (0.91 sq mi) |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
• Total | 47,032 |
| • Density | 20,000/km2 (52,000/sq mi) |
Pungnap-dong (Korean: 풍납동) is a neighbourhood (dong) of Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea.[2][3]
Etymology
[edit]The name "Oryun-dong" is believed to be derived from the presence of the Baramdeuri Fortress (also known as the Pungnap-ri Fortress) in the area. The name "Baramdeuri" or its Chinese character equivalent "Pungnap-ri (風納里)" is said to have originated from this fortress. Some theories suggest that the fortress was also known as "Saseong (蛇城)," where "Saseong" means "Snake Fortress." The word "Saseong" is said to be a phonetic variation of "Baeam," which resembles the word "Baram" (meaning wind), and "Deuri" in this context may refer to "Deul," meaning plain, rather than "Nap" (meaning to collect). In ancient times, "Deul" referred to a settlement or a fortified town, and the pronunciation of the word could vary between "Deul," "Deura," "Dre," "Dara," "Dallae," or "Deure."
Therefore, "Baramdeuri" is thought to be a mispronunciation of "Baeamdeuri" or "Baeamdeuri," which referred to the "Snake Fortress." It is believed that while the fortress was written as "Saseong" in Chinese characters during the Baekje period, the name "Baramdeuri" came about due to the variation in local pronunciation, which later evolved into "Pungnap," a name still used today.
Education
[edit]Schools located in Pungnap-dong:
- Seoul Poongsung Elementary School
- Seoul Pungnap Elementary School
- Seoul Tosung Elementary School
- Pung Sung Middle School
- Pungnap Middle School
- Youngpa Girls' Middle School
- Youngpa Girls' High School
Transportation
[edit]- Cheonho station of
and of 
- Gangdong-gu Office station of
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "상세보기 < 최근인구현황(주민등록인구) < 송파통계 < 행정자료 < 행정정보 < 송파구청". Archived from the original on 2017-09-13. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ^ 풍납동 (Pungnap-dong 風納洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-15.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The origin of the name and timetable of Pungnap-dong (동명 유래/연혁)" (in Korean). Pungnap-dong resident center. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
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