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Dosan-daero

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The Road of Dosan Ahn Chang-ho

Dosan-daero runs from Sinsa Station to the southern end of Yeongdong Bridge in Gangnam.

It is named after **Ahn Chang-ho**, a prominent independence activist whose pen name was **Dosan**. He famously chose this name, meaning "Island Mountain," after seeing the majestic mountains of Hawaii during his journey to the US.

Nearby lies **Dosan Park**, home to his tomb and memorial hall. The road stands as a tribute to his lifelong dedication to the nation's independence and modernization.