| Hwanghak-dong | |
| Translit Lang1: | Korean |
| Translit Lang1 Type: | Hangul |
| Translit Lang1 Info: | 황학동 |
| Translit Lang1 Type1: | Hanja |
| Translit Lang1 Info2: | Hwanghak dong |
| Translit Lang1 Info3: | Hwanghak 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: | 0.33 |
| Population Total: | 12238 |
| Population As Of: | 2013[1] |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Blank Name Sec1: | Dialect |
Hwanghak-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[2]
The exact origin of the name "Hwanghak-dong" is unclear. However, as documented in the "Daegyungseongjeongdo" from 1936, it is suggested that during that period, the area was predominantly fields, and the name "Hwanghak" was associated with a sudden appearance, possibly linked to this context. Furthermore, there exists an ancient natural slope known as "Baekhak-dong" within the present Sindang 5-dong vicinity, leading to speculation that the name "Hwanghak-dong" was coined in contrast to it.