Key takeaways
This neighborhood is the true origin of the name "Siheung," but that fact was gradually forgotten as Siheung County was dissolved in 1989 and the city of Siheung in Gyeonggi Province grew. Fact In the meantime, this neighborhood was consumed for years under an image of neglect, and now, as of 2026, large-scale redevelopment is rapidly changing that image. Fact
The ones who benefit are the developers gaining new asset value through redevelopment. The ones who endured the image of neglect for years are the residents who have lived in this neighborhood. And the ones who fail to remember the historical fact of the name's true origin are the very people who use that name every day.
What to look for on site
- Old low-rise housing existing alongside redevelopment planning sites
- Any signage explaining that this neighborhood is the true origin of the name "Siheung" (if such signage exists)
- The pace of change in alleys currently under redevelopment
A structural question worth carrying with you
Why was the fact of this name's true origin forgotten? FIT TRIP won't answer that for you. But it's worth carrying the question as you walk.