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Bulgwang-dong (Korean: 불광동) is a neighborhood (dong) of Eunpyeong District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
Bulgwang-dong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 불광동 |
| • Hanja | 佛光洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Bulgwang-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Pulgwang-dong |
 Bulgwang 2-dong Community Service Center | |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.51 km2 (1.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[1] | |
• Total | 78,415 |
| • Density | 37,780/km2 (97,800/sq mi) |
Etymology
editBulgwang-dong is a neighborhood nestled at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, also known as Samgaksan Mountain. This picturesque area is renowned for its collection of temples, both large and small, including Rocks Temple and Bulgwangsa Temple. The name "Bulgwang-dong" holds significance as it symbolizes the belief that the divine light of Buddha illuminates this sacred place.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 불광동 (Bulgwang-dong 佛光洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-17.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The origin of the dong's name" (in Korean). Eunpyeong District website. Retrieved 2008-04-18. [dead link]
External links
edit- Eunpyeong District official website[permanent dead link]
- (in Korean) Eunpyeong District map[permanent dead link] at the Eunpyeong District official website
- (in Korean) Bulgwang 1-dong resident office website[permanent dead link]
37°37′08″N 126°55′48″E / 37.619°N 126.930°E
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