Suseong District (Suseong-gu) is a ''gu'' (district) in southeastern Daegu,

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. It is one of the most prosperous and high-density areas of Daegu, and is the site of the city's most extensive

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district. The population of this district consists of those who have careers such as doctors,

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s, judges and other high valued careers in Korea. Because of this, it is known for expensive housing and schools compared to other districts in Daegu. Suseong-gu shares its eastern border with

Gyeongsan Gyeongsan () is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its western border abuts the metropolitan city of Daegu, and much of Gyeongsan lies within the Daegu metropolitan area. Numerous universities are located in Gyeongsan, such as Ye ...

city, and looks across the Sincheon stream at

Nam-gu Nam-gu (), or " Southern District," is the name of a ''gu'' in several South Korean cities: *Nam-gu, Busan *Nam-gu, Daegu * Nam-gu, Gwangju *Nam-gu, Incheon * Nam-gu, Pohang *Nam-gu, Ulsan Nam District (Nam-gu) is a district of Ulsan, South Korea. ...

and Jung-gu towards the city center. To the north it meets Dong-gu and to the south it faces

Dalseong-gun Dalseong County (Dalseong-gun) is a ''gun'' occupying much of south and western Daegu, South Korea. A largely rural district lying along the Nakdong River, it makes up nearly half of Daegu's total area. It is divided in half by a narrow piece ...

across the ridgeline of Yongjibong. Attractions in the district include Yongjibong and Suseong Lake, as well as the Sincheon riverside park. The district enjoys close connections to both downtown Daegu and neighboring Gyeongsan.

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