1. Historical background of Huam-dong During the Goryeo Dynasty, this area was called ‘Huam’. ‘Huam’ means ‘rock on which a tiger sits,’ and is a name that well describes the characteristics of this area. At that time, Huam-dong was the center of the country, so many people settled here. During the Joseon Dynasty, this place developed into an important political center. During this time, this pl..