Hyeonjeo-dong () is a legal dong (neighborhood) of Seodaemun District, Seoul, South Korea and is governed by its administrative dong, Cheonyeon-dong's office. There are in the Historic Sites "Dongnimmun (Independence Gate)" and Yeongeunmunjucho (Plinths of Yeongeunmun Gate).
Overview During the Joseon Dynasty, this area lay outside the Hanyang City Wall, and belonged to the Jihagye administrative district of Bansongbang. It was known as Mohwahyeon.
The name Hyeonjeo-dong was officially adopted on 1 April 1914, when the Japanese Government-General of Korea reorganized the administrative districts of Gyeongseong (Seoul).
See also Administrative divisions of South Korea
References
External links Seodaemun District Official site in English Map of Seodaemun District Seodaemun District Official website