Hangul 화명동 Revised Romanization Hwamyeong-dong | Hanja 華明洞 McCune–Reischauer Hwamyŏng-dong | |
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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 (5 sq mi), and is home to about 75,000 people.
Map of Hwamyeong-dong, Buk-gu, Busan, South Korea
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-ho and Tonggeun trains daily. A water purification plant is located in Hwamyeong, providing a substantial portion of Busan's drinking water.