Yeomchang-dong
Yeomchang-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 염창동 |
| • Hanja | 鹽倉洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Yeomchang-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Yŏmch'ang-tong |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.74 km2 (0.67 sq mi) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
• Total | 42,695 |
| • Density | 20,572/km2 (53,280/sq mi) |
Yeomchang-dong (Korean: 염창동) is a dong (neighbourhood) of Gangseo District, Seoul, South Korea.[1]
Overview
[edit]The name Yeomchang-dong is derived from a salt storage facility that once stood in the area during the late Joseon Dynasty. The warehouse was used to store salt transported from salt farms along Korea's western coastline. The presence of this facility led to the area being named Yeomchang, meaning "salt warehouse."[2]
Historically, salt was brought to the Han River estuary using labor from salt farm slaves, primarily from the western and southern coastal regions. While some boats traveled as far inland as Mapo, many slaves attempted to escape during transit. Due to its geographic location, Yeomchang served as a strategic point for unloading salt and securely holding slaves before further transport. From there, some of the laborers were moved upriver to Mapo by boat.
Administratively, during the Joseon period, the area was part of Yangcheon-hyeon. On August 14, 1896, it became Yeomchang-ri in Namsan-myeon, Yangcheon-gun. During the Japanese colonial era, it was reorganized as Yeomchang-ri, Yangdong-myeon, Gimpo-gun, on April 1, 1914. The area was later incorporated into the city of Seoul on January 1, 1963, becoming Yeomchon-dong under the jurisdiction of the Yangdong branch office in Yeongdeungpo District. It was transferred to Gangseo District on January 1, 1977.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b 염창동 (Yeomchang-dong 鹽倉洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- ^ 소금창고에서 아파트촌으로 변신한 염창동. The Chosun Ilbo. 2010-06-28.
External links
[edit]- Gangseo-gu official website
- (in Korean) Gangseo-gu map at the Gangseo-gu official website
- (in Korean) Resident offices of Gangseo-gu
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