Gwangjin District (Gwangjin-gu) is one of the 25 wards (''gu'') of

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, South Korea. It is located on the north bank of the Han River, to the eastern end of

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in 1995. Gwangjin District is home to

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and

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Characteristics

Gwangjin District is characterized by a remarkable variety in its composition. It is home to the

campus, the vicinity of which is one of Seoul's top nightlife destinations, as well as Children's Grand Park, an equally popular attraction for children and families. The south bank overlooking the Han River is a densely packed residential district, where high-rise apartment buildings dominate the skyline, yet the heart and northern end of the district are centers for light industry and manufacturing. The district is also a hub for transportation and mail in and out of

, as the Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and the East-Seoul Postal Service Depot link Seoul with most other major cities in Korea. Most of the remaining area is residential, but consist not of apartment buildings characteristic of the city, but of three or four-story row houses separated by small roads and alleyways. The Konkuk University area is a popular nightlife district featuring dozens of restaurants, bars, DVD rooms, and pool houses catering to a mostly younger crowd, much like the areas of

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and Hongdae. The area is also a burgeoning shopping district with several boutiques cropping up within the newly designated Rodeo Street and the opening of the Star City mall, which features an

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, a

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, a

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, a large video game arcade and numerous other restaurants and specialty shops. Adjacent to the

campus is Children's Grand Park, which features fountains, walking trails, a zoo, and an amusement park. In the centre of Gwangjin District is

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subway station. On the left of the station is Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, where buses serve various destinations including

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, and

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. To the right of the station is a huge building selling electronics called

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. A variety of computers, printers, mobile phones, cameras, MP3 players, and even refrigerators are sold in this building, which is a little like

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. Located in the northeastern section of the District is the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill, managed by the

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and W Seoul Walkerhill Hotel, with one of only three casinos in Seoul.

Administrative divisions

Gwangjang-dong Gwangjang-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Gwangjin-gu in Seoul, South Korea. Attractions * AX Hall * Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel * Achasan * Hangang * Gwangjin Library See also *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is m ...

(광장동 廣壯洞) * Gunja-dong (군자동 君子洞) *

Guui-dong Guui-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Gwangjin-gu in Seoul, South Korea. History The name Guro-dong comes from a legend that there were nine long-lived old people here. Guro-dong is bordered by Anyangcheon and Seoul Digital Industrial Com ...

(구의동 九宜洞) *

Hwayang-dong Hwayang-dong is a '' dong'' located in west Gwangjin-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It was incorporated into Gwangjin-gu on 13 August 1949. It is a mixed residential and small business area. Mojin-dong is also administered by Hwayang-dong and contai ...

(화양동 華陽洞) ** Mojin-dong (모진동 毛陳洞) - a beopjeong-dong administered by Hwayang-dong *

Jayang-dong Jayang-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Gwangjin-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'' ), ...

(자양동 紫陽洞) *

Junggok-dong Junggok-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Gwangjin-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'' ), ...

(중곡동 中谷洞) *

Neung-dong Neung-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Gwangjin-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 ...

(능동 陵洞) * Noyu-dong (노유동 老遊洞)

Transportation

Railroad

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Seongdong-gu Seongdong District (Seongdong-gu) is one of the 25 '' gu'' which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 ''dong'' (neighbourhoods). Administrative divisions Seongdong Dist ...

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Songpa-gu Songpa-gu (Hangul: 송파구) is a ''district'' of Seoul, South Korea. Previously known as Wiryeseong, the first capital of the kingdom of Baekje, Songpa is located in the southeastern part of Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. With roug ...

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) ← Gunja —

Achasan Achasan is a hill that sits between the counties of Gwangjin-gu and Guri in South Korea. It has an elevation of . As you walk down towards Mt. Achasan from the summit of Yongmasan, you will find the ruins of a small fort of the Goguryeo era ...

— Gwangnaru → (

Gangdong-gu Gangdong District (Gangdong-gu) is one of the 25 '' gu'' which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Gangdong is literally "east of the (Han) River". It is located on the east side of the city. Jungbu (literally "Central Part") Express Motorw ...

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Jungnang-gu Jungnang District (Jungnang-gu) is one of the 25 ''gu'', or districts, of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River. It is characterized by a typical residential area with many natural green areas such as Yongma, Mang ...

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— Ttukseom Resort → (

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Education

;Primary schools * Sejong University Elementary School(Sejong Elementary School) ;Middle schools * Seoul Gwangnam Middle School ;High schools * Gwangnam High School ;Universities *

* Sejong Cyber University ;International schools *

International Mongolia School The International Mongolia School ( ko, 재한 몽골 학교) is a Mongolian international school in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern pa ...

*Korea Kent Foreign School

Sister cities

Boeun Boeun County (''Boeun-gun'') is a county in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. History Boeun ( literally "offering gratitude" or "thanksgiving"), was a South Korean town named in 1406 by a remorseful King Taejong, who felt relieved that he ...

, South Korea *

Boryeong Boryeong (), commonly known as Daecheon, is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea. It lies on the Janghang Line railroad, which connects it to Seoul via the Gyeongbu Line. It is also conne ...

, South Korea * Ereğli, Turkey * Fangshan, China *

Inje Inje County (''Inje-gun'') is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. It has the lowest population density of any South Korean county. History Since the first inhabitants came to the Korean peninsula, there have been people living in Inje cou ...

, South Korea *

Mungyeong Mungyeong ( ko, 문경 ' ()) is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The local government, economy, and transportation networks are all centered in Jeomchon, the principal town. Mungyeong has a lengthy history, and is known today fo ...

, South Korea *

Yeonggwang Yeonggwang County (''Yeonggwang-gun'') is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Speciality Yeonggwang is a large producer of a fish, the small yellow croaker which are sometimes given by Korean people as a gift to others. It is called ...

, South Korea

References

External links

Gwangjin-gu official website in English

Gwangjin-gu official website in Korean
{{Authority control Districts of Seoul