Seongbuk-gu Publishes 'Bomun Yeojido'

A Storytelling Book Depicting the Transformation of Bomun-dong from Past to Present... Likely to Serve as a Guide Suggesting a New Direction for Active Local History Research

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Seungro Lee) Bomun-dong has published a storytelling book titled "Bomun Yeojido," which narrates the transformation of the area from past to present.

This booklet is a collection of materials that traces the changes over time based on geographical information, from the Joseon Dynasty when the Bomun-dong area appeared as the administrative district called ‘Sungsinbang’ to its current status as Bomun-dong in Seongbuk-gu.

In particular, it details the process by which the area, mostly consisting of rice paddies and fields, transformed into a residential area densely populated with urban-style Hanok houses through the land readjustment project during the Japanese colonial period.

Additionally, the book includes stories about Tapgol Seungbang, the origin of local place names, the tale of Queen Jeongsun related to Dongmangbong and the monument for King Danjong, activities of female independence activists, the modernization process that turned the area into a major transportation hub, and various famous figures who passed through the region.

Based on this booklet, Bomun-dong plans to carry out various projects such as training village guides and producing a Bomun Yeojido for children.

A district official involved in the publication said, “We hope this booklet will serve as a valuable guide presenting a new perspective for active local history research, and that the residents of Bomun-dong will find their identity within history and culture and recognize Bomun-dong anew as their living space.”

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