Mok-dong () is a ward of
Yangcheon District,
Seoul
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, South Korea.
Commonly referred to as a "special education district", the upper-middle to upper-class neighborhood is best known for its abundance of private institutions, or
Hagwons, as well as quality public schools. It is also home to the headquarters of two broadcasting corporations,
SBS and
CBS (Christian Broadcasting System). Also situated in Mok-dong are the
Hyperion Towers, the tallest of which is 69 stories or tall. The tallest tower, Tower A, is the fifth tallest skyscraper in Seoul and one of the tallest residential buildings globally. During the
Joseon
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period, it was used as a ranch where horses were grazed by many trees and was transformed into a wooden area.
History
Historically, it was an agricultural area known for horse breeding. In the 1980s, it was one of the cheapest residential areas in Seoul due to the pollution of the
Anyangcheon river, risk of heavy flooding, and the noise of unauthorized factories.
From 1983 when the development plans for the regions were decided, the
''dong'' was developed as a high-density residential area by the military government ahead of
1986 Asian Games and the
1988 Summer Olympics
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, not only to meet growing housing demands in Seoul, but also to fill the void on the way from the airport to the stadiums.
During the early stages of development, original residents of the region protested against official reports that they will be only provided for their relocations, which caused mass protests and led to the recognition of "the right to live" in the country.
Broadcasting institutions
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Korea Communications Standards Commission (Office)
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SBS Headquarters
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Christian Broadcasting System Headquarters
Neighborhoods
*Mok 1-dong
*Mok 2-dong
*Mok 3-dong
*Mok 4-dong
*Mok 5-dong
Education
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Yangchung Middle School
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Wolchon Middle School
Points of interest
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Mokdong Stadium,
Mokdong Baseball Stadium and
Mokdong Ice Rink
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Hyperion Tower
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Yongwang mountain
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GomTV Studios
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Hyundai Department Store, which is built under the
Hyperion Tower
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Mok-dong station
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Sinmokdong station
See also
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Administrative divisions of South Korea
South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 List of special cities of South Korea#Position in hierarchy and types, metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 List of special cities of South Korea, special city (''teukbyeo ...
References
External links
Mok 1-dong Resident office center
Neighborhoods of Yangcheon District
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