Hapjeong-dong is a dong (neighborhood) of Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea.

Origin of the name

Originally, Hapjeong-dong was a part of Yeonhui-bang, a division of Seoul that encompassed approximately Seodaemun District and the western part of Mapo District. The meaning of Hapjeong-dong, written in Hanja as 蛤井洞, was "clam well". Later the Hanja transcription of Hapjeong was changed to 合井. After the Japan–Korea Annexation Treaty of 1910, Hapjeong-dong was known as Hapjeon-ri in 1913 and Hapjeong-jeong in 1936; it was a part of Yeonhui-myeon, which extended from Seodaemun District to Yeouido. In 1944, it became a part of the newly created Mapo District district and received its current name in 1946.

Streets

Hapjeong-dong contains the following main streets, which also give their name to surrounding, smaller streets according to the new address system in South Korea:

Landmarks

A few historical landmarks may be found in Hapjeong-dong: Other notable sites in Hapjeong-dong include: A number of companies specialized in music or media are located in Hapjeong-dong, included YG Entertainment.

Transport

The area is served by subway via Hapjeong station ( and ), and Sangsu station. Also, various Seoul bus lines reach the street.