Cheonyeon-dong () is a dong (neighborhood) of Seodaemun District, Seoul, South Korea.
Overview The area was named after Cheonyeonjeong, a pavilion that was built in the 17th year of King Yeongjo's reign (1741) during the Joseon Dynasty. The pavilion served as the site where government officials traveling to and from Muakjae Pass were formally welcomed and seen off.
In 1911, the area was known as Ipan-dong and Seokgyo-dong. In 1914, it was renamed Cheonyeon-dong.
In 1975, most of the area west of Uiju-ro that had previously belonged to Gyoam-dong was incorporated into Cheonyeon-dong.
See also Administrative divisions of South Korea
References
External links Seodaemun District Official site in English Map of Seodaemun District Seodaemun District Official website Cheonyeon-dong Resident office