Shillim (신림, 新林) is a subdivision of Gwanak, Seoul. It can refer two regions: Smaller Shillim, and Greater Shillim. Smaller Shillim is a administrative neighborhood and refers vicinity of Shillim Station of Seoul subway's green line, once called Shillim-5-dong. Greater Shillim, is a statutory neighborhood, and comprises Shillim and peripheral 10 dongs. Greater Shillim has combined area of 18.13 square kilometers and a total population of 289,823 [1].
Shillim is bordered to the north by Shindaebang in Dongjak, on the south by Anyang city in Gyeonggi, to the east by Bongcheon, Namhyeon and Gwacheon of Gyeonggi, and to the west by Seoul's Guro.
[edit] Pronunciation
Because of assimilation, the "ㄴ" in 신 is pronounced "ㄹ," making the word sound like "Shillim" rather than "Shinrim." Once each dong was counted by using the Sino-Korean system, meaning 신림9동 will sound like 신림구동 (Shillim-gu-dong). Since September, 2008, New neighborhood names introduced.
[edit] Neighborhoods
[edit] Shillim
Shillim (신림; 新林) or Sillim is vicinity of Shillim Station. Originally Shillim-5-dong. This area has scores of love motels and hofs, as well as a large department store and two movie theatres: Primus Cinema (Shillim) and a CGV (Shillim), presently under construction. Also in the area are Fashion and Culture Street and Sundae Town, a street lined with sundae restaurants. See the Shillim Station page for more information.
[edit] Seowon
Seowon (서원; 書院) had old name of Shillim-bon-dong (신림본동).
[edit] Sinwon
Sinwon (신원; 新源) had old name of Shillim-1-dong.
[edit] Seorim
Seorim (서림; 西林) had old name of Shillim-2-dong.
[edit] Nangok
Nangok (난곡; 蘭谷) comprises old Shillim-3 and Shillim-13-dong.
Sinsa (신사; 新士) had old name of Shillim-4-dong.
[edit] Samseong
Samseong (삼성; 三聖) comprises old Shillim-6 and Shillim-10-dong.
[edit] Nanhyang
Nanhyang (난향; 蘭香) had old name of Shillim-7-dong.
Jowon (조원; 棗園) had old name of Shillim-8-dong.
[edit] Daehak
Daehak (대학; 大學) is where Seoul National University seats. Daehak means "university" in Korean language.
[edit] Miseong
Miseong (미성; 美星) comprises old Shillim-11 and Shillim-12-dong.
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