“Amidst the bustling streets a civic heart beats”. Here we stand before the \uc740\ud5891\ub3d9 \ud589\uc815\ubcf5\uc9c0\uc13c\ud130. It is more than just a town hall. It is a center of community and local administration. This place is the heart of \uc740\ud5891\ub3d9.
\uc740\ud5891\ub3d9 is located in Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si. It is in Gyeonggi-do. It is known for its challenging environment. The neighborhood faced rapid redevelopment. The area’s history is deeply rooted in its landscape. Namhansanseong Fortress stands to the rear. It adds to the area’s historical significance.
\uc740\ud5891\ub3d9’s name comes from a Zelkova tree. The \uc740\ud589\uc815 pavilion was named after this tree. The tree stood 30 meters tall. Its circumference measured 6 meters. It was approximately 300 years old. In summer locals gathered under its shade. They called it Eunhaengjeong. Others called it Eunhaengjigi.
The history of \uc740\ud5891\ub3d9 dates back to 1910. At that time, it was part of Seochon-myeon, Gwangju-gun. In 1914, administrative districts were reorganized. Eunhaengjeong merged with Nongeol and Geumgwangni. It became Dandae-ri. It was incorporated into Jungbu-myeon. In 1971, it was integrated into the Seongnam branch office of Gyeonggi-do. In July 1973, Changgok-ri was merged. Dandae-dong became Seongnam-si’s Dandae-dong. At this time, Eunhaengjeong was renamed \uc740\ud589\ub3d9. In September 1979, the administrative district of \uc740\ud589\ub3d9 was divided. It became \uc740\ud5891\ub3d9 and \uc740\ud5892\ub3d9. In July 1988, Jungwon branch office was established. The administrative district \uc740\ud5892\ub3d9 was divided. It became \uc740\ud5892\ub3d9 and \uc740\ud5893\ub3d9. \uc740\ud589\ub3d9 was integrated into the newly created Jungwon-gu in May 1989.
As of August 31, 2023, \uc740\ud589\ub3d9 has a total area of 2.68 square kilometers. It houses 15,427 households. The population is 32,372. \uc740\ud5891\ub3d9, an administrative district, is a densely populated residential area with older villas. Its area is 0.21 square kilometers. There are 4,471 households. The population is 9,853. Jungbu Elementary School is located here.
Today, \uc740\ud5891\ub3d9 \ud589\uc815\ubcf5\uc9c0\uc13c\ud130 stands as a testament to community resilience. It shows administrative dedication. It serves the residents. It supports local initiatives. It is a place where people gather.
Remember the Zelkova tree’s shade as you leave \uc740\ud5891\ub3d9 \ud589\uc815\ubcf5\uc9c0\uc13c\ud130. Think of the area’s long history. This place is a foundation. It supports the community. It helps the area grow.