Buk District () is a
district
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situated in the northern part of the city of
Gwangju
Gwangju (; ), formerly romanized as Kwangju, is South Korea's list of cities in South Korea, sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated Special cities of South Korea, metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home ...
, South Korea. It is similar to a
ward
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in the
United States
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. The district is by far the most populated district in Gwangju, and elects two lawmakers for the
South Korean National Assembly. Gwangju Station is here.
Education
There are a significant number of elementary, middle, and high schools located in the area. In Gwangsan District, neighborhoods such as Cheomdan, Suwan, Sinchang, and Unnam have seen a population increase due to large-scale residential developments. However, the demand for high schools has not kept pace with the growing population. As a result, middle school students from
Gwangsan District
Gwangsan District () is a district, similar to a ward, situated in Gwangju, South Korea. The total population of the district, as of September 2004, is 295,294, and the population density of the district is 1,085 per 1 km. Its area is about ...
are often assigned to high schools in Buk District, which in turn forces Buk District’s middle school students to be placed in high schools located in
Seo District,
Dong District, or
Nam District. This situation occurs annually, and the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education has yet to propose an effective solution.
High schools
Korea High SchoolGwangju Science Academy for the GiftedGwangju Arts High SchoolGwangju Physical Education High SchoolGwangju Jeil High School
References
External links
Buk-gu homepage
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