Sinjeong-dong

Three villages, Songjeong, Bongwol and Paldeung, stood like a pine grove until the reign of King Sukjong and King Yeongjo. Those villages were divided into Songjeong, Sinjeong, Bongwol, Paldeung and Wondang during the reign of King Jeongjo and King Sunjo, into Sojeong, Bongwol and Wolpyeong during the 31st year of King Gojong’s reign and 1911, and integrated into Sinjeong during the integration and abolition of administrative districts in 1914.

Dal-dong

Dal-dong was divided into Mudun-ri and Gotjiri in 1720 (46th year of King Sukjong’s reign), became Dalil Village in Gotji-dong in 1876 (13th year of King Gojong’s reign) and given a name that means ‘village on the flatland’ at the bottom of Eunwol-bong mountain during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914.

Samsan-dong

Samsan-dong was a single village called Sinri during the reign of King Sukjong and King Yeongjo. It was divided into Sinri and Samsan during the reign of King Jeongjo, Sinri, Sinbok, Samsan, Singi and Jung-ri during the reign of King Sunjo, Sinri, Sinbok, Samsan and Jung-ri during the reign of King Gojong and Sinri, Samsan and Jungri in 1911. It was named Samsan because of the three peaks that soar into the sky during the reorganization of the administrative district in 1914.

Mugeo-dong

Mugeo-dong was called Mugeo because a young monk guiding King Gyeongsun of Silla dynasty disappeared in this area. Mugeo-dong was divided into Mugeo Nae-ri and Sinbok-ri during the reign of King Jeongjo, and Mugeo-dong, Sinbok-dong and Samho-dong during the reign of King Gojong. These areas were integrated and named Mugeo -dong during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914.

Ok-dong

There were two villages, Wawa-ri and Gyeokdong-ri in Ok-dong in 1720 (46th year of King Sukjong’s reign). The villages were added including Wawa, Okhyeon, Gyeokdong and Galhyeon during the reign of King Jeongjo, Sang-ri during the reign of King Sunjo and Wawa, Okhyeon, Sang-ri, Gyeok-dong and Galhyeon during the reign of King Gojong. All villages were integrated and named Okdong during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914.

Duwang-dong

Duwang-dong was originally included in Cheongryang-myeon, Ulsan-gun (Ulju-gun). It was named Duwang because it was home to the tomb of the ancestor of Kim Mo, the governor of Daemado. It was named Duwang-ri during the abolition of administrative districts in 1914 and incorporated into Ulsan City in 1962.

Yeocheon-dong

There were two villges, Jeonae-ri and Mulgoil, during the reign of King Sukjong in Yeocheon-dong. The area was divided into Yeocheon-ri and Mulgo-ri during the reign of King Jeongjo, Hwagok, Yeocheon, Jung-ri, Mansu, Sansan, Cheongok and Wolha during the reign of King Gojong and Hwagok, Yeocheon and Mansu in 1911. It was named Yeocheon when the areas were integrated during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914 because of the village’s excellent well.

Yaeum-dong

Yaeum-dong was named Yaeum-ri during the reign of King Sukjong. It was divided into Yaeum, Daeam and Dosan in 1765 (41st year of King Yeongjo’s reign) and Yaeum and Dosan during the reign of Sunjo. The area was divided into Yaeum, Dosan and Songho in 1894 (31st year of King Gojong’s reign), Yaeum and Dosan in 1911 and integrated into and called Yaeum during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914. Yaeum was named because the mountain in the village looked like the Chinese character 也 (meaning ‘linking’) and the mountain sounds like the Chinese character 也.

Seonam-dong

Seonam-dong was divided into Seonam and Myeongdong in 1894 (31st year of King Gojong’s reign) and named Seonam in 1911 because it was said that the virtuous people had a good time in Sinseonam in this village.

Sanggae-dong

Sanggae-dong was a part of Hyeonbuk-myeon, Ulsan (Ulju)-gun. Myeongsan-dong and Gaeun-dong were integrated and named Sanggae-ri in 1914 and incorporated into Daehyeon-myeon. Then, the area was incorporated into Ulsan City and became Sanggae-dong in 1962.

Bugok-dong

Bugok-dong was originally called Goanbang. It was divided into Bugok-dong and Hwajang-dong in Hyeonnam-myeon and Sapyeong-dong and Sinan-dong in Hyeonbuk-myeon during the 31st year of King Gojong’s reign. Sapyeong and Sinan were integrated and named Bugok in 1911. Bugok and Hwajang were integrated and named Hwajang. All four areas were integrated and named Bugok during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914.

Seongam-dong

The Gyeongsangjwado Sugunjeoldosayeongseong (Naval Commander’s Fortress of Southeast Region) was located in Seongam-dong as a part of Hyeonnam-myeon, Ulsan (Ulju)-gun. Seongam-dong was the naval base for a long period of time and was called “Gaeunpo”. It was named Seongnae-dong at the end of the Joseon dynasty. It was incorporated into Daehyeon-myeon as Seongam-ri during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914 and was integrated into Ulsan City and became Seongam-dong in 1962.

Gosa-dong

Gosa-dong was named Gosil or Gosa as a part of Hyeonbuk-myeon, Ulsan (Ulju)-gun. It was named Gosa-ri by integrating Yugot-dong, Hyeonnam-myeon and incorporated into Daehyeon-myeon during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914. Gosa-ri became Gosa-dong as being incorporated into Ulsan City in 1962.

Hwangseong-dong

Hwangseong-dong was divided into Seongeo-ri and Hwangam during the reign of King Sukjong. It was divided into Seongoe and Hwangam during the reign of King Yeongjo and Seongoe, Hwangam, Sejuk, Jangam and Jidong during the reign of King Jeongjo. During the reign of King Sunjo, Jidong village was no longer in existence. It was divided into Seongoe, Sejuk and Gaegok during the reign of King Gojong, and Seongoe, Cheongok, Sejuk, Gyegok and Hwangam in 1911. All areas were integrated and named Hwangseong, Hwang from Hwangam and Seong from Seongoe, during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914.

Yongyeon-dong

Yongyeon-dong was called Yongsori during the reign of King Yeongjo. It was divided into Yongyeon and Jeha during the reign of King Jeongjo, Yongyeon and Yonghae during the reign of King Gojong and Yeongryeon and Banho in 1911. Those areas were integrated and called Yongyeon during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914 because it was said a dragon lived in Garimot Pond.

Namhwa-dong

Namhwa-dong was called Sinpo as a part of Hyeonnam-myeon, Ulsan (Ulju)-gun. It was called Namhwa-ri during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914 and incorporated into Daehyeon-myeon. It was incorporated into Ulsan City in 1962 and became Namhwa-dong.

Yongjam-dong

Yongjam-dong was named Yongjam as a part of Hyeonnam-myeon, Ulsan (Ulju)-gun. It was called Yongjam-ri during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914 and incorporated into Daehyeon-myeon. It was incorporated into Ulsan City in 1962 and became Yongjam-dong.

Jangsaengpo-dong

Jangsaengpo-dong was the single village of Jangsaengpo-ri during the reign of King Sukjong and King Yeongjo. It was divided into Changseung and Gujeong during the reign of King Jeongjo, Jangseung and Guri and named Gujeong in 1911. It was named Jangsaengpo in 1914 because there was a long narrow port like a totem pole located here.

Maeam-dong

Maeam-dong was a single village called Natgae in 1720 (46th year of King Sukjong’s reign). It was divided into Natgae, Napseom and Yangjuk during the reign of King Jeongjo and Natgae again during the reign of King Sunjo. It was divided into Maeho, Gyoam, Yangjuk and Yanghae during the reign of King Gojong, and Maeho, Gyoam, Daeil and Yangjuk in 1911. Those areas were integrated and called Maeam, Mae from Maeho-dong and Am from Gyoam-dong, during the reorganization of administrative districts in 1914.