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The Origin of 'Dong' Names
Ami dong


Originally, Ami-dong was Ami-gol. Mt. Ami and Ami-dong originated from Ami-gol.

Since Mt. Ami doesn't have no written record, its origin of name is unknown. However, there are various stories about its origin. First, there exists an opinion that 'Aemak' which was old name for dugout became 'Ami'. Second, there was a fortress called Amiwol.

After opening the port, there was increasement in the number of Japanese settlers in Busan and Japanese cemetery was made in Ami-dong valley. Ami-dong became known as a town of crematorium as crematorium moved to the entrance of cemetery. As a lot of returnees came to Busan after independence and those who didn't have place to go started to settle down around the cemetery as well as refugees of Korean war did. The refugees resided around Ami-dong and worked daily at the port and Jagalchi Market.