Daechi-dong

"Daechi" redirects here. For the subway station of the same name, see Daechi Station.

Daechi-dong
Korean name
Hangul	대치동
Hanja	大峙洞
Revised Romanization	Daechi-dong
McCune–Reischauer	Taech'i tong
Statistics
Area	3.53 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Population (2001)	86,644 [1]
Population density	24,545/km2 (63,571.3/sq mi)

Daechi-dong is a dong in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Daechi-dong is divided into 4 different “dongs” which are Daechi-1-dong, 2-dong, 3-dong, and 4-dong. The real estate price is very high due to the many hagwons in the area. There is also a stream called Yangjaecheon that runs through the heart of Daechi-dong. ^[1]

Name and History

The name Daechi-dong came from the Chinese form of Hanti Town which meant a town below a big hill. Daechi-dong had a lot of names. Just after the Josun Dynasty, it was referred to as Unju-myeon, and was administered as a part of Gwangju-gun, Gyeonggi-do. Then on April 1st, 1914, the name was changed to Daechi-li, and it was redistricted into Unju-myeon, Kwangju-gun. It finally changed into Daechi-dong and became a part of the city of Seoul when the city’s administrative district was expanded on January 1st, 1963, with law number 1172 after independence from the Japanese occupation. As of October 1st, 1975, it was brought under the administration of Gangnam-gu which is where it remains today. ^[2]

Education

The real estate prices of Daechi-dong are very high compared to other dongs. That is due to the high concentrations of hagwons in the area. In Korea, Daechi-dong is called the ‘Mecca of private education’. It is also the place which sends the most students by percentage to Korea’s so-called “SKY” universities: Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. This began in the 1960s when hagwons began to open near the high-schools with the best academic reputations. Currently, there are over 850 of these hagwons in Daechi-dong. ^[3]
This educational infrastructure attracts many families to the area, and is one of the largest reasons for Daechi-dong’s high real estate prices.

Attractions

Yangjaecheon is a major stream that flows through Daechi-dong. It is relatively long and runs through 4 dongs. Yangjaecheon is the result of the restoration of a polluted natural marsh, and it is home to 22 kinds of fish (such as catfish and hornet fish) and over 150 kinds of plants. There are also many birds, including the reed warbler, white heron, butcherbird, and swans. ^[4]
The Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention Center (SETEC) is also located in Daechi-dong. SETEC is a professional exhibition convention center with special exhibits, international conferences, and convention halls. Some of the major events are International Fair Trade Conference and LOGIN TOURISM.^[5]

Community Events

The most major events in Daechidong are the Hanti Festival and Gangnam Sports Day. Hanti Festival is celebrated to strengthen the community spirit and to rethink about the past when the dong was called Hanti Town. People of all ages can participate and enjoy many kinds of activities such as tug of war, singing competitions, and running. There is also lots of food to eat. Gangnam Sports Day features a B-boy dance performance, parade, athletic competition, awards ceremony, and performances by top Korean singers. ^[6]

Transportation

The neighborhood is served by the following stations of the Seoul Subway:

• Daechi (Line 3)
• Dogok (Line 3, Bundang Line)†
• Hangnyeoul (Line 3)
• Hanti (Bundang Line)
• Samseong (Line 2)
• Seolleung (Line 2, Bundang Line)

Sub-divisions

, 2-dong the southeast, 3-dong

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "대치동 (Daechi-dong 大峙洞)" (in Korean). Doosan encyclopedia. http://www.encyber.com/search_w/ctdetail.php?masterno=732228&contentno=732228. Retrieved 2008-04-14. 
2. ^ "대치동 (大峙洞) [법정동"] (in Korean). 서울특별시 문화정보네트워크. http://culture.seoul.go.kr/sggDic/dicView.jsp?sCode=1288. Retrieved 2010-08-26. 
3. ^ "한반도, 사교육 VS 공교육 대치(對峙)의 역사" (in Korean). News Mission. http://newsmission.com/news/2009/07/19/2812.30389.html. Retrieved 2010-08-26. 
4. ^ "양재천" (in Korean). Gangnam-gu Office. http://ypark.gangnam.go.kr/. Retrieved 2010-08-26. 
5. ^ "Unique Venues – Seoul Convention Bureau – South Korea" (in Korean). Seoul Metropolitan Government. http://korean.miceseoul.com/venue-finder/center/SETEC-2.html. Retrieved 2010-08-26. 
6. ^ "강남의 축제" (in Korean). Gangnam-gu office. http://tour.gangnam.go.kr/class_festival/main.html. Retrieved 2010-08-26. 

See also

• Dong of Gangnam-gu

External links

Coordinates: 37°30′N 127°03′E / 37.5°N 127.05°E / 37.5; 127.05