| Daerim-dong | |
| Translit Lang1: | Korean |
| Translit Lang1 Type: | Hangul |
| Translit Lang1 Info: | 대림동 |
| Translit Lang1 Type1: | Hanja |
| Translit Lang1 Info2: | Daerim-dong |
| Translit Lang1 Info3: | Taerim-tong |
| Translit Lang2 Type: | Hangul |
| Translit Lang2 Type1: | Hanja |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | South Korea |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Seat Type: | Capital |
| Parts Style: | para |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Area Total Km2: | 2.04 |
| Population Total: | 81561 |
| Population As Of: | 2001 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Blank Name Sec1: | Dialect |
Daerim-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[1] [2]
The name "Daerim" is a combination of characters from neighboring areas, Sindae-dong and Sindorim-dong. Contrary to its name, Daerim-dong was not historically a forested area but rather a grassy field and pastureland along the Dorimcheon stream.
During the Joseon Dynasty, it was part of Geumcheonhyeon Sangbuk-myeon Wonjimok-ri. Over the years, it went through various administrative changes, belonging to different regions and counties. In 1949, it became part of Seoul as Sindorim-dong in Yeongdeungpo-gu. In 1955, the administrative district of Daerim-dong was established, governing the legal districts of Sindorim-dong and Sindae-dong.
Subsequent changes in district names and boundaries led to the designation of the remaining area of Sindorim-dong in Yeongdeungpo-gu as the legal district of Daerim-dong, which remains unchanged to this day.