Mok-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 목동 |
| • Hanja | 木洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Mok-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Mok-tong |
 Architecture over Mok-dong | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.34 km2 (2.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 164,267 |
| • Density | 30,761.61/km2 (79,672.2/sq mi) |
Mok-dong (Korean: 목동) is a ward of Yangcheon District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2] Commonly referred to as a "special education district", the upper-middle to upper-class neighborhood is best known for its abundance of private institutions, or Hagwons, as well as quality public schools. It is also home to the headquarters of two broadcasting corporations, SBS and CBS (Christian Broadcasting System). Also situated in Mok-dong are the Hyperion Towers, the tallest of which is 69 stories or 256 metres (840 ft) tall. The tallest tower, Tower A, is the fifth tallest skyscraper in Seoul and one of the tallest residential buildings globally. During the Joseon period, it was used as a ranch where horses were grazed by many trees and was transformed into a wooden area.
- ^ a b 목동 (Mok-dong 木洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ "The origin of Mok-dong" (in Korean). Yangcheon District official site. Retrieved 2008-04-19.