Hwamyeong
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| Hwamyeong | |
|---|---|
| Hangul: |
화명
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| Hanja: |
華明
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| Revised Romanization: | Hwamyeong |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Hwamyŏng |
Hwamyeong is a region in Buk-gu, northern Busan, South Korea. It is situated along the east bank of the Nakdong River, and since 2003 has been divided into three dong, Hwamyeong 1, 2, and 3-dong. The total area of the three dong is approximately 12 km², and is home to about 75,000 people.
The name Hwamyeong, which means "bright flowers," was first attached to the region in 1914, during the period of Japanese rule. At that time it was Hwamyeong-ri, a subdivision of Gupo-myeon. In 1963, it became a dong, part of Busanjin-gu. In 1978, it was transferred to Buk-gu, which it remained a unitary part of until its division in 2003.
Hwamyeong Station lies on the Gyeongbu Line, and is served by several Mugunghwa and Tonggeun trains daily. A water purification plant is located in Hwamyeong, providing a substantial portion of Busan's drinking water.
