Mangwon-dong () is a dong, or neighbourhood of the Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea.
Overview The name Mangwon-dong originates from Mangwonjeong, a pavilion from the Joseon Dynasty. Located along the Han River, Mangwon-dong was one of Seoul's areas prone to flooding until the early 1990s. Because of this, development was relatively limited, and Mangwon-dong has older housing compared to nearby Hapjeong-dong and Sangam-dong. It is also adjacent to the Seoul World Cup Stadium, which hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Historically, in 1867, under the Yukjeon Ordinance, Mangwonjeong 1, 2, and 3 gye were part of Yeonhuibang in northern Hanseongbu. On May 26, 1895, by Imperial Decree No. 98, Wolsadong was assigned to Mangwonjeong-gye, and Jeongjadong to Jeongjadong-gye in northwestern Yeonhuibang. On April 1, 1911, Mangwon-dong became part of Yeonhui-myeon, Goyang-gun, Gyeonggi-do under Gyeonggi-do Decree No. 3. The same decree in 1914 renamed it Mangwon-riin Yeonhui-myeon, Goyang-gun. On April 1, 1936, it was reorganized as Mangwonjeongin Gyeongseongbu under Governor-General of Korea Ordinance No. 8. On June 10, 1943, it was incorporated into Seodaemun-gu, Gyeongseongbu, by Ordinance No. 163, and on October 23, 1944, its jurisdiction was transferred to Mapo-gu by Ordinance No. 350. Finally, on October 1, 1946, it was officially named Mangwon-dong in Mapo-gu, Seoul Special City.
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 Mangwon-dong resident office website