Jungnim-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[2]

Overview

The neighborhood Jungnim-dong got its name by combining parts of "Yakjeonjung-dong" and "Hanrim-dong". Yakjeonjung-dong was named after its historical role as a medicine supplier in Jangan during the Joseon Dynasty. Hanrim-dong was named after the Lee Jung-am family, whose three brothers all resided there and served in the Hanrim government during the same period. Other old village names in the area include Gaundong-mal, Hanrim-gol, and Hyungjeumulgol.

Attractions

Jungnim-dong Yakhyeon Catholic church Outside
Jungnim-dong Yakhyeon Catholic church Inside

Transportation

See also

References

  1. ^ "월별인구통계 | 중구통계". Archived from the original on 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  2. ^ "중림동 (Jungnim-dong 中林洞)" (in Korean). Retrieved 2008-05-09.[permanent dead link]

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