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Autonomous District in Honam, South Korea
Seo 서구
Autonomous District
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hanja西
 • Revised RomanizationSeo-gu
 • McCune–ReischauerSŏ-gu
Flag of SeoFlag
CountrySouth Korea
RegionHonam
Provincial levelGwangju
Government
 • Mayor Kim Lee-kang(김이강)
Area
 • Total47.74 km (18.43 sq mi)
Population
 • Total280,045
 • Density5,900/km (15,000/sq mi)
 • DialectJeolla
WebsiteSeo District Office

Seo District (Korean: 서구; RRSeo-gu) is a district of Gwangju, South Korea. Its hanja transcription means "west district", but it is in the center of the city. Its city hall and a convention center are famous landmarks in the district.

Economy

Due to the influence of Kia’s Gwangju Plant (Autoland Gwangju), this area is considered the most affluent in Gwangju. Centered around the Sangmu District, where the Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall is located, it serves as the administrative and economic core of the city. With key hubs like U-Square and the Sangmu District, it also boasts the most thriving commercial sector in Gwangju.

References

  1. "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.

External links

Districts of Gwangju

35°09′00″N 126°53′30″E / 35.15000°N 126.89167°E / 35.15000; 126.89167


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