Gongpyeong-dong () is a dong (neighborhood) of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is a legal dong (beopjeong-dong ) governed under its administrative dong (haengjeong-dong ), Jongno 1, 2, 3, 4 ga-dong.
The area is bordered by Gyeonji-dong to the north, Insa-dong to the east, and Seorin-dong and Gwancheol-dong to the south, and Cheongjin-dong to the west. Until the early Joseon period (1392–1897), the place belonged to Gyeonji-bang (寬仁坊) - bang (坊) was an administrative unit during the time - of the Jungbu district (中部), Hansŏng (old name for the capital, Seoul).
See also Insadong Administrative divisions of South Korea
References
External links Jongno District Official site in English Jongno District Official site
The origin of Gongpyeong-dong's name