Godeok-dong | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 고덕동 |
• Hanja | 高 德 洞 |
• Revised Romanization | Godeok-dong |
• McCune–Reischauer | Kodok-tong |
![]() Godeok 1(il)-dong Community Service Center (Gangdong-gu) | |
Country | South Korea |
Area | |
• Total | 3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi) |
Population (2001)
[1] | |
• Total | 50,147 |
• Density | 13,373/km2 (34,640/sq mi) |
Godeok-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea. [1] [2]
Godeok means "high virtue" in Korean. During the Late 14th century, Yangjung Lee, a public officer of the Goryeo Dynasty, strongly rejected a conciliatory offer to turn into Joseon Dynasty, a new regime after the Goryeo Dynasty. Due to his high loyalty to his government, he was admired by the general public and they called his residential area "Godeok". [3] In 1995, Seoul Subway Line 5 was passed through this area stopping at Godeok Station and Myeongil Station.
The postal code of Godeok-dong is 134-080. 134 is for Gangdong-gu and 080 is for Godeok-dong.