Gongdeok-dong
Gongdeok-dong is a legal dong of Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea. Gongdeok-dong is governed by its administrative dong, the office of Cheonyeon-dong.
Overview
The origin of the name Gongdeok is uncertain, but it seems to derive more from the Korean word "keun-deogi" than from the Chinese characters 孔德. In Korean, a slightly elevated flat area was called a deogi or deok, meaning a small hill or mound. The area around present-day Gongdeok-dong generally consists of hill roads extending southwest from the ridges of Mallihyeon, Ahyeon, and Daehyeon. It is believed that this area was originally referred to in Korean as keun-deogi or keun-deok, and over time, the name was transferred to the Chinese-character pronunciation Gongdeok.Another theory suggests that the name Gongdeok-dong originated directly from the old place name Gongdeok-ri.
Attractions
- Gongdeok Market near Exit 4 of Gongdeok Station is on the Seoul list of Asia's 10 greatest street food cities for the haemul pajeon.