Seongbuk-gu

picture info	Seongbuk-gu Seongbuk District (Seongbuk-gu) is one of the 25 '' gu'' which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located in the mid-north part of the city. The current Mayor is Kim Young-bae (김영배), who has been mayor since July 1, 2010. Seongbuk-gu was established under Presidential Decree No. 159 on August 13, 1949 (including some areas of Dongdaemun-gu and some areas of Sungin-myeon, Goyang-gun), and was promoted to a autonomous district by implementing a Gu-level local government on May 1, 1988. In this district, more than 1,500 public officials are making every effort to realize a "closer neighborhood, happier neighborhood" in which the civic future value of balance, coexistence, and abundance is contained in the city. Administrative divisions Seongbuk District consists of 20 administrative dongs (haengjeong-dong, 행정동) and 39 legal dongs (beopjeong-dong, 법정동). * Anam-dong (안암동 安岩洞) * Bomun-dong (보문동 普門洞) * Donam-dong (돈암동 敦岩� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Seongbuk-dong Seongbuk-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. Seongbuk-dong is a village located in the north of Seoul, nestled in the hills overlooking the city. A large proportion of the residences are owned by wealthy households. It is also where many ambassadorial residences are located (among them, the residences of the Chinese, Australian and Canadian ambassadors). Toponymy When Yi Seong-gye, Taejo of Joseon, announced the capital of Joseon as Seoul, and naturally began to call the northern rampart connecting Sukjeongmun (a.k.a. Namdaemun) and Dongsomun (a.k.a. Hyehwamun), Seongbuk. History Joseon Dynasty The town was originally called Nogumetgol. Nogume is a bowl of rice cooked in a brass or copper kettle prepared to offer the spirits of mountains and lakes during religious ceremonies. Ancient legends say that after a woman prayed every day with nogume, her husband came back after leaving the house. The village was also called Dodukgol, having steep m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dongsomun-dong Dongsomun-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... Dongsomun-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[ References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteDongsomun-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Donam-dong Donam-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteDonam 1-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Hawolgok-dong Hawolgok-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteHawolgok 1-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Sangwolgok-dong Sangwolgok-dong is a legal '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteSeongbuk-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gireum-dong Gireum-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also * Gireum Station Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... Gireum is a rapidly developing area, one of the so-called "new towns" being developed by the Seoul City government in areas previously less crowded. References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteGireum-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Seokgwan-dong Seokgwan-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. Notable places * Uireung (의릉 懿陵) See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteSeokgwan-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Samseon-dong Samseon-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteSamseon-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jongam-dong Jongam-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteJongam-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jeongneung-dong Jeongneung-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteJeongneung-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jangwi-dong Jangwi-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteJangwi 1-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Anam-dong Anam-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. Notable places * Korea University * Gaeunsa (개운사 開運寺) * Botasa (보타사 普陀寺) See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteAnam-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

picture info	Seongbuk-gu Seongbuk District (Seongbuk-gu) is one of the 25 '' gu'' which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located in the mid-north part of the city. The current Mayor is Kim Young-bae (김영배), who has been mayor since July 1, 2010. Seongbuk-gu was established under Presidential Decree No. 159 on August 13, 1949 (including some areas of Dongdaemun-gu and some areas of Sungin-myeon, Goyang-gun), and was promoted to a autonomous district by implementing a Gu-level local government on May 1, 1988. In this district, more than 1,500 public officials are making every effort to realize a "closer neighborhood, happier neighborhood" in which the civic future value of balance, coexistence, and abundance is contained in the city. Administrative divisions Seongbuk District consists of 20 administrative dongs (haengjeong-dong, 행정동) and 39 legal dongs (beopjeong-dong, 법정동). * Anam-dong (안암동 安岩洞) * Bomun-dong (보문동 普門洞) * Donam-dong (돈암동 敦岩� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Seongbuk-dong Seongbuk-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. Seongbuk-dong is a village located in the north of Seoul, nestled in the hills overlooking the city. A large proportion of the residences are owned by wealthy households. It is also where many ambassadorial residences are located (among them, the residences of the Chinese, Australian and Canadian ambassadors). Toponymy When Yi Seong-gye, Taejo of Joseon, announced the capital of Joseon as Seoul, and naturally began to call the northern rampart connecting Sukjeongmun (a.k.a. Namdaemun) and Dongsomun (a.k.a. Hyehwamun), Seongbuk. History Joseon Dynasty The town was originally called Nogumetgol. Nogume is a bowl of rice cooked in a brass or copper kettle prepared to offer the spirits of mountains and lakes during religious ceremonies. Ancient legends say that after a woman prayed every day with nogume, her husband came back after leaving the house. The village was also called Dodukgol, having steep m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dongsomun-dong Dongsomun-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... Dongsomun-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[ References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteDongsomun-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Donam-dong Donam-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteDonam 1-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Hawolgok-dong Hawolgok-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteHawolgok 1-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Sangwolgok-dong Sangwolgok-dong is a legal '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteSeongbuk-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gireum-dong Gireum-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also * Gireum Station Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... Gireum is a rapidly developing area, one of the so-called "new towns" being developed by the Seoul City government in areas previously less crowded. References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteGireum-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Seokgwan-dong Seokgwan-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. Notable places * Uireung (의릉 懿陵) See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteSeokgwan-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Samseon-dong Samseon-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteSamseon-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jongam-dong Jongam-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteJongam-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jeongneung-dong Jeongneung-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteJeongneung-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jangwi-dong Jangwi-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteJangwi 1-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Anam-dong Anam-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. Notable places * Korea University * Gaeunsa (개운사 開運寺) * Botasa (보타사 普陀寺) See also Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one ... References * * External links Seongbuk-gu Official site in EnglishSeongbuk-gu Official websiteAnam-dong Resident office Neighbourhoods of Seongbuk District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]