Daechi-dong
Encyclopedia
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 hagwon
s in the area. There is also a stream called Yangjaecheon
that runs through the heart of Daechi-dong.
. 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.
, 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. This educational infrastructure attracts many families to the area, and is one of the largest reasons for Daechi-dong’s high real estate prices.
and hornet fish) and over 150 kinds of plants. There are also many birds, including the reed warbler
, white heron, butcherbird
, and swan
s. 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.
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Dong (administrative division)
A dong is the lowest administrative unit of districts and of those cities which are not divided into wards throughout Korea...
in Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu
Gangnam-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the most affluent areas of Seoul and is located in the southeast of the city...
, Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. 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 hagwon
Hagwon
Hagwon is the Korean-language word for a for-profit private institute, academy or cram-school prevalent in South Korea. The term is also sometimes used to describe similar institutions operated by Korean Americans in the United States...
s in the area. There is also a stream called Yangjaecheon
Yangjaecheon
Yangjaecheon is a stream that flows through the city of Seoul, South Korea. It runs through Gangnam, which is the southern half of the city....
that runs through the heart of Daechi-dong.
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-doGyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do is the most populous province in South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Suwon. Seoul—South Korea's largest city and national capital—is located in the heart of the province, but has been separately administered as a provincial-level special city since 1946...
. 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.
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 UniversitySeoul National University
Seoul National University , colloquially known in Korean as Seoul-dae , is a national research university in Seoul, Korea, ranked 24th in the world in publications in an analysis of data from the Science Citation Index, 7th in Asia and 42nd in the world by the 2011 QS World University Rankings...
, Korea University
Korea University
Korea University is a prestigious nonsectarian, private research university located primarily in Seoul, South Korea, and one of the SKY universities, a historical acronym used in South Korea to refer to Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. Founded by Lee Yong-ik in...
, and Yonsei University
Yonsei University
Yonsei University is a Christian private research university, located in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1885, it is one of the oldest universities in South Korea, the top private comprehensive universities in South Korea, and is widely regarded as one of the top three comprehensive...
. 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. 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 catfishCatfish
Catfishes are a diverse group of ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior from the heaviest and longest, the Mekong giant catfish from Southeast Asia and the second longest, the wels catfish of Eurasia, to detritivores...
and hornet fish) and over 150 kinds of plants. There are also many birds, including the reed warbler
Reed Warbler
The Eurasian Reed Warbler, or just Reed Warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus, is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It breeds across Europe into temperate western Asia. It is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa....
, white heron, butcherbird
Butcherbird
Butcherbirds are magpie-like birds in the genus Cracticus. They are native to Australasia. Their closest relatives are the three species of currawong...
, and swan
Swan
Swans, genus Cygnus, are birds of the family Anatidae, which also includes geese and ducks. Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in the subfamily Anserinae where they form the tribe Cygnini. Sometimes, they are considered a distinct subfamily, Cygninae...
s. 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.
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.Transportation
The neighborhood is served by the following stations of the Seoul SubwaySeoul Metropolitan Subway
The Seoul Metropolitan Subway or Metropolitan Subway in Seoul, in Seoul, South Korea, is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world, with well over 8 million trips daily on the system's thirteen lines...
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- DaechiDaechi StationDaechi Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. It is located in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.-Vicinity:*Exit 1 : Cheongsil APT*Exit 2 : Kukje APT*Exit 3 :*Exit 4 : Eunma APT*Exit 5 : Daegok Elementary School, Mido APT*Exit 6 :...
(Line 3Seoul Subway Line 3Seoul Subway Line 3 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway is an operation system which connects Goyang, northwestern Seoul to the city center, Gangnam, and southeastern Seoul. Construction began in 1980, and most of the current line opened over two stages in 1985, along with Brother subway Line 4...
) - DogokDogok StationDogok Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3 and Bundang Line. This station serves one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Korea; the Samsung Tower Palace complex, which includes the tallest building in South Korea, has a direct passageway link with the station...
(Line 3, Bundang LineBundang LineBundang Line is a commuter subway line of Korail, the national railway of South Korea. The name 'Bundang Line' refers to the fact that the line was constructed for the commuters of Bundang ward in Seongnam. The line starts in southeastern Seoul, travels through northern Seongnam, and finally...
)† - HangnyeoulHangnyeoul StationHangnyeoul Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. The only exit of this station is connected to SETEC . This station has the least ridership of all Line 3 stations in Seoul....
(Line 3) - HantiHanti StationHanti Station is a station on the Bundang Line, a commuter rail line of Korail.The name of this station is taken from that of a former village in the vicinity, and has the meaning "great hill" in the native Korean language. Daechi , the neighborhood in which the station is located, is the Chinese...
(Bundang Line) - SamseongSamseong StationSamseong Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. It serves the eastern area of Teheranno. Some of the more famous buildings near the station include World Trade Center Seoul, COEX Mall, Korea Electric Power headquarters, Korea Air City Terminal , and Gangnam main police and fire...
(Line 2Seoul Subway Line 2Seoul Subway Line 2 is a circular line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The line running clockwise is called the "inner circle line" and the counter-clockwise line is called the "outer circle line." This is Seoul's most heavily used line, and the longest circular subway line in the world...
) - SeolleungSeolleung StationSeolleung Station is a Seoul Subway station, on Line 2 and the Bundang Line. The station is named after the nearby Seonjeongneung, the Joseon Dynasty royal tombs Seolleung and Jeongneung ....
(Line 2, Bundang Line)