Gangdong District, Residential district in southeastern Seoul, South Korea
Gangdong is a district in southeastern Seoul with several neighborhoods, of which Amsa-dong and Cheonho-dong are the most recognized areas. The area features dense residential buildings and apartment complexes, alongside smaller streets that make up this modern urban zone.
The district was created in 1979 following a separation from Gangnam, establishing a new administrative area. Afterward, the region quickly transformed from farmland into an urban center with modern residential developments.
Amsa-dong takes its name from an ancient settlement site where visitors can see a museum displaying pottery from thousands of years ago. The exhibits show how early inhabitants lived and organized their daily routines.
Two subway lines—lines 5 and 8—connect the district to the rest of Seoul, making it easy to get around. The area also has good highway access from outside through a major expressway that runs through Sangil-dong.
The Amsa-dong archaeological site shows evidence of a settlement dating back around 6,000 years, making it one of the oldest known centers of early Korean history. Excavations there revealed dwelling pits and tools that reveal how people lived in that distant time.
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