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Yeongdeungpo
Yeongdeungpo District () is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. Although the origin of the name is uncertain, the first two syllables are thought to be from "''yeongdeung''" (靈登) or "divine ascent", a shamanic rite. The third syllable is "''po''", representing the bank of a river (浦), referring to the district's position on the Han River. The 2006 population was 408,819. There are 22 administrative ''dong'' and 34 legal ''dong''. Yeouido-dong is the largest in area and takes up about 34% of the land. The total area is (2004), making up 4% of Seoul's land. The annual budget is approximately 2 billion won. Yeongdeungpo District has been heavily developed as an office, commercial, and residential district. Yeouido Dong is home to DLI 63 Building, the highest office building in South Korea and currently the 3rd tallest building in the country. The National Assembly Building is located in Yeouido-dong. Other organisations, such as the Financial Union of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Min-seok (politician)
Kim Min-seok (, born 29 May 1964) is a South Korean activist, educator and politician who is the prime minister-designate of South Korea. He has served as the member of the National Assembly for Yeongdeungpo B since 2020, a seat he previously held from 1996 to 2002. Born in Seoul, Kim has degrees from Seoul National University, Columbia University, Harvard University, Tsinghua University, and Rutgers University. He was detained for occupying the American Culture Centre in Seoul. He was elected to the National Assembly in the 1996 election, and was regarded as one of rising stars of the Democratic Party during that period. However, his loss in the Seoul mayoral election in 2002 to Lee Myung-bak contributed to a decline in his popularity. Kim was able to make a political comeback when he was once again elected as the MP for the Yeongdeungpo 2nd constituency in the 2020 election, marking a return to the National Assembly after 18 years. He is an advisor to President Lee Jae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daerim-dong
Daerim-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighborhood) of Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea. Overview The name "Daerim" is a combination of characters from neighboring areas, Sindae-dong and Sindorim-dong. Contrary to its name, Daerim-dong was not historically a forested area but rather a grassy field and pastureland along the Dorimcheon stream. During the Joseon period, it was part of Geumcheonhyeon Sangbuk-myeon Wonjimok-ri. Over the years, it went through various administrative changes, belonging to different regions and counties. In 1949, it became part of Seoul as Sindorim-dong in Yeongdeungpo District. In 1955, the administrative district of Daerim-dong was established, governing the legal districts of Sindorim-dong and Sindae-dong. Subsequent changes in district names and boundaries led to the designation of the remaining area of Sindorim-dong in Yeongdeungpo District as the legal district of Daerim-dong, which remains unchanged to this day. See also * Administrative divis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Young-joo (politician)
Kim Young-joo (; born 27 July 1955) is a South Korean politician and former basketball player previously served as President Moon Jae-in's first Minister of Employment and Labor from 2017 to 2018. She is the first woman to lead the Labour Ministry since its foundation in 1981 and its preceding agency in 1948. She was a basketball player for Seoul Trust Bank (now absorbed into Hana Bank). She then worked at the Bank where she reportedly faced gender discrimination which led her to join its trade union. She later joined its leadership board and eventually became the deputy chair of the Korea Financial Industry Union and the first woman to assume this post. In 1999 she first entered politics when she was recruited by Kim Dae-jung. She has consistently took senior roles in her party and its succeeding parties such as its secretary-general and one of elected members of its Supreme Council. Minister of Employment and Labor (2017–2018) She was nominated and appointed as President ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangsan-dong
Dangsan-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighborhood) of Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea. Overview Dangsan-dong is a legal district that holds the administrative districts of Dangsan 1·2-dong, consisting of two administrative districts. Historically, the region was abundant with azalea trees that bloomed profusely in late spring, leading to the name Dangsan-dong. Another explanation for the name is the presence of the mountain known as 'Dansan' (單山) at Dangsan-dong 110, where a military camp once held 'Dangje' (堂祭) ceremonies. Initially under the jurisdiction of Gyeongseong-bu on April 1, 1936, overseeing Dangsan, Yangpyeong, and Yanghwajeonghoe, Dangsan 1-dong separated from Yangpyeong and Yanghwajeong in 1941. Subsequently, in March 1948, Dangsan 1-dong and Jungdong 2-dong were divided into three districts, and in April 1955, they were further subdivided into Dangsan 1~4-dong during the neighborhood system implementation. See also *Administrative divisions of South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Districts Of Seoul
The districts of Seoul are the twenty-five ''Administrative divisions of South Korea#Gu (District), gu'' (districts; ) comprising Seoul, South Korea. The ''gu'' vary greatly in area (from 10 to 47 km2) and population (from less than 140,000 to 630,000), fourteen of which are located north of the Han River (Korea), Han River, and eleven south. Songpa District is the most populated, while Seocho District has the largest area. Gu are similar to London's or New York City, New York's boroughs or Tokyo's Special Wards of Tokyo, 23 special wards. Each gu's government handles many of the functions that are handled by city governments in other jurisdictions. This city-like standing is underscored by the fact that each gu has its own legislative council, mayor and sister cities. Each ''gu'' is further divided into ''Dong (administrative division), dong'' or neighborhoods. Some ''gu'' have only a few ''dong'' while others (like Jongno District) have a very large number of distinct neighbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorim-dong
Dorim-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighborhood) of Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea. Overview Dorim-dong, originally referred to as "Dojimiri" or "Dwaeumiri," derived its name from the mountainous landscape that once encased it, resembling a fortress-like setting, despite its transformation into a residential locale. Over time, this appellation was condensed to "Dorim-ri." During the Joseon period, Dorim-dong thrived as an agricultural hub, benefitting from its moist terrain ideal for cultivating barley, millet, maize, and beans. The vicinity near Dorimcheon witnessed the cultivation of buckwheat and adzuki beans, with the introduction of barley farming facilitated by the construction of levees. Historically, the Dorim-dong region was delineated by natural boundaries, often denoted by names like Moratmal, Dwaejimaeul, and Jumakgeori during the Joseon era. In the administrative records of Gyeonggi-do Geumcheon-hyun Sangbuk-myeon, it was referred to as Doyamiri (). Following t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyeongbu Line
The Gyeongbu line (''Gyeongbuseon'') is a railway line in South Korea and is considered to be the most important and one of the oldest in the country. It was constructed in 1905, connecting Seoul with Busan via Suwon, Daejeon, and Daegu. It is by far the most heavily travelled rail line in South Korea. All types of Korea Train Express, high-speed, express, local, and freight trains provide frequent service along its entire length. History In 1894–1895, the Empire of Japan and Qing Dynasty, Qing China fought the First Sino-Japanese War for influence over Korea. Following the war, Japan competed with the Russian Empire's railway expansion in Northeast Asia, which led it to seek the right from the Korean Empire to build a railway from Busan to Keijō. This railway line was intended by Japan to solidify its strategic positions against Russia, which it would later go to Russo-Japanese War, war. Surveying began in 1896, and in spite of local protests, the Korean Empire gave Jap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mullae-dong
Mullae-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighborhood) of Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea. The name "Mullae" comes from the neighborhood's old name, "Moraet-mal ()," which means "Sandy Village" in Korean. The neighborhood is most well known for its industrial factories. Because the neighborhood is one the least gentrified areas of Seoul a lot of factories— that manufacture a variety of goods from textile to steel— are present in the area. In fact, there is a street nicknamed "steel factory street" (철공소 거리) due to the abundancy of Metal fabrication factories. Mullae-dong is also known for art. Numerous art studios in which art exhibitions are sporadically conducted, as well as metal sculptures and commercial graffiti, can be found around the neighborhood. The neighborhood contains Mullae Park, which was once a military base until the 1980s. The population, as of 2021, is estimated to be 32,870. Gallery File:문래동 공장판.jpg, Mullae-dong Factory Distric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Times Square (Seoul)
Times Square () is a shopping mall in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of Seoul's largest shopping malls, featuring the CGV Starium, the world's largest permanent 35 mm cinema screen. Times Square mall contains a department store, a multiplex theater, a shopping mall and many restaurants. It also has an urban entertainment culture space (UELC, Urban Entertailing Lifestyle Center). Its architectural features include plazas, terraces, water fountains and numerous gardens. History Construction of Times Square started in 2006 on the site of a former Kyungbang plant in Yeongdeungpo, and lasted for three years. The construction cost a total of 600 billion won. On September 16, 2009, the mall officially opened, welcoming an average of 210,000 people per day. The old premises of Kyungsung Textiles are located behind Times Square and have been converted into a cafe and gallery. Kyungsung later changed their name to Kyungbang and are the owners of Times Square. Guinness world record lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siheung County
Siheung County, alternatively Shihŭng County was a gun (administrative division), county (''gun'') in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. This county was abolished in 1989 as its one town(읍) of Sorae and two townships(면) of Gunja and Suam became Siheung City at the same time. Today's Siheung City area did not belong to Siheung County before 1914. The area rather was part of old Incheon or Ansan. Original Siheung, prior to 1914 Today's eastern part of Guro-gu, most part of Yeongdeungpo-gu(excepting Yeouido and Yanghwa-dong), most part of Gwanak-gu, Geumcheon-gu, part of Dongjak-gu in Seoul, Gwangmyeong City, and some part(Seoksu-dong and Bakdal-dong) of Anyang City in Gyeonggi belonged to the "original" Siheung Country, before the rearrangement of administrative districts by the Japanese colonial government in 1914. The county office was in Siheung-dong, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul. In Goguryeo era, this area was called "Ingbeollo(잉벌노)"(or Neumnae, 늠내), in Unified Silla Dynasty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeouido
Yeouido (), also Yohido, is a river island on the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. It is Seoul's main finance, media, and investment banking district. It is large and has a population of 32,674 . The island is located in the Yeongdeungpo District of Seoul, and largely corresponds to the precinct of Yeoui-dong. The island contains the National Assembly Building, where the National Assembly of South Korea meets, the Korea Financial Investment Association, the large Yoido Full Gospel Church, the 63 Building, and the headquarters of LG, Korean Broadcasting System, and the Korea Exchange Center. Due mainly to its importance as a financial district and its central location, Yeouido is home to some of Seoul and South Korea's tallest skyscrapers, including the International Finance Center Seoul, Parc1 Tower, the Federation of Korea Industries Tower, as well as the iconic 63 Building. It was uninhabited until the construction of the peninsula's first airport, Yeouido Airpor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeouido
Yeouido (), also Yoido, is a river island on the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. It is Seoul's main finance, media, and investment banking district. It is large and has a population of 32,674 . The island is located in the Yeongdeungpo District of Seoul, and largely corresponds to the precinct of Yeoui-dong. The island contains the National Assembly Building, where the National Assembly of South Korea meets, the Korea Financial Investment Association, the large Yoido Full Gospel Church, the 63 Building, and the headquarters of LG, Korean Broadcasting System, and the Korea Exchange Center. Due mainly to its importance as a financial district and its central location, Yeouido is home to some of Seoul and South Korea's tallest skyscrapers, including the International Finance Center Seoul, Parc1 Tower, the Federation of Korea Industries Tower, as well as the iconic 63 Building. It was uninhabited until the construction of the peninsula's first airport, Yeouido Airport. As the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
