Ryongwan

Ryongwan is a Korean toponym that can refer to several geographic locations in Korea, including neighborhoods, villages, and other administrative subdivisions. Because it is a common element in Korean place names, the exact reference of Ryongwan depends on local context and historical records. The name is used in both North Korea and South Korea, and its specific application varies by region.

In Korean, ryong means dragon, and wan has multiple possible meanings depending on the hanja used. Consequently, the literal meaning of Ryongwan is not fixed and can be interpreted differently in various places. The combination is commonly employed in toponymy to convey auspicious or strong imagery, but the precise origin of a given Ryongwan name is tied to local naming practices.

Transliteration can vary; Ryongwan is a common spelling under the Revised Romanization of Korean, while alternative spellings such as Yongwan or Riongwan may appear in historical texts or under different systems. When encountered, Ryongwan typically requires disambiguation by adding the city or province name, for example Ryongwan-dong in a city or Ryongwan-myeon in a province.

Because there is no single widely recognized Ryongwan, readers should consult regional gazetteers or official maps to identify the specific location being referenced. See also: Korean toponyms, list of places named with -wan suffix.