Seo District, Gwangju
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Seo
서구 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 西區 |
| • Revised Romanization | Seo-gu |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Sŏ-gu |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Honam |
| Provincial level | Gwangju |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kim Lee-kang(김이강) |
| Area | |
• Total | 47.74 km2 (18.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2024[1]) | |
• Total | 280,045 |
| • Density | 5,900/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Jeolla |
| Website | Seo District Office |
Seo District (Korean: 서구; RR: Seo-gu) is a district of Gwangju, South Korea. Its hanja transcription means "west district", but it is in the center of the city. Its city hall and a convention center are famous landmarks in the district.
Economy
[edit]Due to the influence of Kia’s Gwangju Plant (Autoland Gwangju), this area is considered the most affluent in Gwangju. Centered around the Sangmu District, where the Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall is located, it serves as the administrative and economic core of the city. With key hubs like U-Square and the Sangmu District, it also boasts the most thriving commercial sector in Gwangju.
References
[edit]- ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.
External links
[edit]- Seogu homepage (in English)
35°09′00″N 126°53′30″E / 35.15000°N 126.89167°E
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