Ichon-dong

Ichon-dong is split into two parts: Ichon 1-dong, formerly called 'East Ichon' ({{Korean|hangul=동부이촌동|hanja=東部二村洞|rr=Dongbu Ichon-dong|labels=no}}), and Ichon 2-dong, formerly called 'West Ichon' ({{Korean|hangul=서부이촌동|hanja=西部二村洞|rr=Seobu Ichon-dong|labels=no}}).

Residents of Ichon-dong are regarded as highly affluent by many Koreans. Ichon 1-dong is known for its expensive real estate. It is home to many foreign residents, especially Japanese. There are also many American expats, since the Yongsan Garrison is located nearby.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

Ichon 2-dong is less developed than Ichon 1-dong, but the Seoul Metropolitan Government has been developing this area as a part of the Hangang Renaissance Project.{{cite web |url=http://www.yongsan.go.kr/pms/board/detail.do?boardidn=73&sitecdv=S0000100&decorator=pmsweb&menucdv=03040100&boardseqn=155&mode=detail1&budget=03 |script-title=ko:이촌동 (Ichon-dong 二村洞)|publisher=Doosan Encyclopedia |accessdate=2008-04-21|language=Korean}}{{cite web|url=http://yongsan.go.kr/my_yongsan/condition/e_body.asp |publisher=Yongsan District official site |title=The origin of dongs in Yongsan District |access-date=2008-04-21 |language=Korean |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060526163943/http://yongsan.go.kr/my_yongsan/condition/e_body.asp |archive-date=2006-05-26 }}

In Ichon-dong, the climate is cold and temperate. Ichon-dong is classified as Monsoon continental climate (Dwa) in the Köppen climate classification. The average annual temperature is {{Convert|11.9|C|F|abbr=on}}, and the area receives about {{Convert|1346|mm|in|abbr=on}} of precipitation annually, mostly in the summer.{{cite web |title=Climate: Ichon-dong |url=http://en.climate-data.org/location/40033 |accessdate=16 December 2014 |website=Climate-data.org}}

Ichon Hangang Park is located on the northern side of the Han River between Jungrangcheon Bridge and Wonhyo Bridge. The riverside path a popular course for a walk and family outing, and has seasonal flowers and plants such as reeds, eulalia, and cosmos. Within the park, there is the Teen Square, the X-Game center, an in-line skating rink, a basketball court, a tennis court, and a gateball field. The park also has a rafting program where visitors can cross the river in a rubber boat. The program is popular as a teamwork training center for school students and office workers. Other things to see and enjoy include a nature experience center, water sports, Cha Beom-Geun football class, and Nodleseom Island.{{cite web|title=Seoul » Yongsan-gu » Ichon Hangang Park|url=http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1011895&nearBy=food|website=VisitKorea.or.kr|accessdate=16 December 2014|archive-date=16 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216095232/http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1011895&nearBy=food|url-status=dead}}

The National Museum of Korea is located only 1.5 km away from Yongsan Station. It is the largest museum in Korea and houses precious Korean cultural assets, both historic and modern. In addition to galleries with a wide array of national and international pieces, the National Museum of Korea is the stage for many cultural activities related to archeological collection and preservation, research and analysis, social training, academic publications, international cultural exchange programs, concerts, and more. Visitors have the opportunity to participate in a number of educational events and quality cultural programs.{{cite web|title=Seoul » Yongsan District » The National Museum of Korea|url=http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=268137|website=VisitKorea.or.kr|accessdate=16 December 2014|archive-date=22 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150922151206/http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=268137|url-status=dead}}

The museum is near Yongsan Family Park, a wooded grassland with a pond that serves as a natural habitat for various species of birds, as well as over 80 different kinds of trees.

The War Memorial of Korea is located next to Samgakji Station, and 1 km from Yongsan Station. It displays a daunting array of collections and wartime relics.

The neighborhood was originally a sandy field in the Han River. However, the area was prone to summer floods, which caused residents to move to the riverbank. Therefore, the area was originally named Ichon-dong ({{Korean|hangul=이촌동|hanja=移村洞|labels=no|lit='moving village neighborhood'}}), though the Hanja were later changed. The neighborhood has undergone numerous administrative changes since the Joseon Dynasty.{{cite web |title=Resident registration population status |url=https://www.yongsan.go.kr/portal/singl/convert/convertToHtml.do?viewType=CONTBODY&atchFileId=2865c1e3c0cb45b19551ba25dc4e5b7f&fileSn=1 |accessdate=27 September 2023 |website=주민등록 인구현황 |language=ko}} Since the 1970s, the area has experienced rapid development by the government.

Ichon 1-dong is home to over one thousand Japanese residents, gaining the name "Little Tokyo." This village formed after Korea-Japan diplomatic normalization in 1965. Most of these residents are employees of Japanese corporations doing business in Korea or embassy personnel and their families.{{cite web|title=Ichon-dong Japanese Village|url=http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Travel2/433|website=Life In Korea|publisher=Life in Asia, Inc|accessdate=25 November 2014}}

Ichon-dong has three schools:

• Seoul Sinyongsan Elementary School{{cite web |script-title=ko:서울신용산초등학교 |url=https://sys.sen.es.kr/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208050334/http://sys-e.es.kr/ |archive-date=2013-12-08 |access-date=2013-09-21}}
• Seoul Yonggang Middle School{{cite web |script-title=ko:용강중학교 |url=https://yonggang.sen.ms.kr/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208173755/http://www.yonggang.ms.kr/ |archive-date=2013-12-08 |access-date=2013-09-21}}
• Jungkyung High School{{cite web |script-title=ko:중경고등학교 |url=https://jungkyung.sen.hs.kr/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130915020037/http://www.jungkyung.hs.kr/ |archive-date=2013-09-15 |access-date=2013-09-21}}

• Park Si-eun, member of K-pop group STAYC.{{cite web|url=http://www.hanryutimes.com/news/articleViewAmp.html?idxno=45478|title=STAYC(스테이씨) 시은|website=Hanryutimes|date=2022-12-18}}{{cite web|url=https://www.marieclairekorea.com/tag/%ec%8a%a4%ed%85%8c%ec%9d%b4%ec%94%a8/|title=스테이씨|website=Marie Claire Korea|date=2022-12-18}}
• Jang Won-young, member of K-pop group IVE.{{cite web|url=https://www.marieclairekorea.com/tag/%ec%9e%a5%ec%9b%90%ec%98%81/|script-title=ko:장원영|website=Marie Claire Korea|access-date=2023-11-30|language=ko}}

• Administrative divisions of South Korea

{{Reflist}}

• [http://english.yongsan.go.kr/ Yongsan District official website]
• {{in lang|ko}} [http://yongsan.go.kr/ Yongsan District official website]
• {{in lang|ko}} [http://yongsan.go.kr/ichon1/index.asp Ichon-dong resident office website]

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Category:Neighborhoods of Yongsan District

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