Gongdeok-dong () is a legal dong (neighborhood) 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" (meaning "large hillock") than from the Chinese characters 孔德 (Gongdeok). 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.Goldberg, Lina "Asia's 10 greatest street food cities" CNN Go. 23 March 2012. Retrieved 2012-04-11
See also Administrative divisions of South Korea
References
External links Mapo District official website in English Map of Mapo District at the Mapo District official website Map of Mapo District at the Mapo District official website Gongdeok-dong resident office website