Yonggang-dong () is a dong (neighbourhood) of Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea.
History Yonggang-dong was named after Yonggang-myeon, Goyang-gun, and it was named according to the Fengshui Geography that Mapo River is like a dragon's head. Mapo-dong originated because of the existence of Maponaru, and on April 1, 1914, Gyeongseongbu abolished the five-member 8 exemption, and part of Mapo-dong was designated as Dohwa-dong, and others were made Mapo-dong. The name of Tojeong-dong is derived from the fact that Ji-ham Lee, famous for his secret of Tojeong, built a pavilion out of soil. On October 1, 1946, it became Yonggang-dong, Mapo District. On April 18, 1955, the name was changed to Gwanran-dong, and on May 18, 1970, it became Yonggang-dong again.
Dong prescribed by law Yonggang-dong Tojeong-dong Mapo-dong Dohwa-dong Daeheung-dong Yeomni-dong
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 Yonggang-dong resident office website