Gahoe-dong (Korean: 가회동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
Gahoe-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 가회동 |
| • Hanja | 嘉會洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gahoe-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Kahoe-dong |
 Gahoe-dong Community Service Center | |
 | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.54 km2 (0.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 7,208 |
| • Density | 13,000/km2 (35,000/sq mi) |
The area used to be an exclusive area for nobles, scholars, and homes of government officials hence it was well-maintained. Many of the hanok, Korean traditional houses, have been remodeled into cafe, restaurant and teahouses.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 가회동 (Gahoe-dong 嘉會洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-22.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The origin of Gahoe-dong' name" (in Korean). Jongno District official site. Archived from the original on 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
- ^ Yoo Sun-young; Hannah Kim (2 March 2011). "Bukchon streets lure folks with rustic charm and retro cool". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
External links
edit- Jongno District Official site in English
- (in Korean) Status quo of Jongno District by administrative dong
- (in Korean) Gahoe-dong Resident office
- (in Korean) The origin of Gahoe-dong's name[permanent dead link]
