Dong District (Dong-gu) is a
district
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, similar to a
ward
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Division or unit
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, situated in the city of
Gwangju,
South Korea
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.
Mt. Mudeung is a famous landmark in the district. Modern
art
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There is no generally agreed definition of wha ...
is displayed at the Street of Art, which was the first one of its kind in South Korea. It has Asian Cultural Center and Gwangju International Community Center.
See also
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Hwanggeum-dong, Gwangju
External links
Website of Dong-gu, Gwangju
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