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 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 Y ...

city, and looks across the Sincheon stream at Nam-gu and

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