Mia-dong
Sign in to saveMia-dong () is a dong (neighbourhood) of Gangbuk District, Seoul, South Korea. From June 30, 2008, nine administrative Mia-dongs were divided Mia-dong (Mia 3-dong), Samgaksan-dong (Mia 6 and 7-dong), Samyang-dong (Mia 1 and 2-dong), Songcheon-dong (Mia 5 and 8-dong) and Songjung-dong (Mia 4 and 9-dong). Remained Mia-dong is former Mia 3-dong.
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Mia-dong () is a dong (neighbourhood) of Gangbuk District, Seoul, South Korea. From June 30, 2008, nine administrative Mia-dongs were divided Mia-dong (Mia 3-dong), Samgaksan-dong (Mia 6 and 7-dong), Samyang-dong (Mia 1 and 2-dong), Songcheon-dong (Mia 5 and 8-dong) and Songjung-dong (Mia 4 and 9-dong). Remained Mia-dong is former Mia 3-dong.
==Etymology== The name Mia-dong first appears in official records during the early reign of King Gojong of the Joseon dynasty, but its origin is unclear.
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