Gonghang-dong | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 공항동 |
• Hanja | 空港洞 |
• Revised Romanization | Gonghang-dong |
• McCune–Reischauer | Konghang-dong |
Coordinates: 37°33′13″N 126°47′39″E / 37.5537°N 126.7942°E | |
Country | South Korea |
Area | |
• Total | 10.84 km2 (4.19 sq mi) |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 23,292 |
• Density | 2,149/km2 (5,570/sq mi) |
Gonghang-dong (Korean: 공항동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Gangseo District, Seoul, South Korea. The name gonghang literally means "airport", which is due to Gimpo International Airport located in the area.[1][2]
Korean Air's headquarters, Korean Airport Service, Ltd., and Air Total Service are located in Gonghang-dong.[3][4]
In addition, the former headquarters of the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board is in Gonghang-dong.[5] The facility once housed the headquarters of the predecessor agency Korea Aviation Accident Investigation Board.[6] The headquarters of the ARAIB agency are now in Sejong City.