Buk | |
Native Name Lang: | ko |
Settlement Type: | Autonomous District |
Translit Lang1: | Korean |
Translit Lang1 Type1: | Hanja |
Translit Lang1 Info2: | Buk-gu |
Translit Lang1 Info3: | Puk-ku |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | South Korea |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Honam |
Subdivision Type2: | Provincial level |
Subdivision Name2: | Gwangju |
Subdivision Type3: | Administrative divisions |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Population Blank1 Title: | Dialect |
Population Blank1: | Jeolla |
Buk District (Buk-gu) is a district situated in the northern part of the city of Gwangju, South Korea. It is similar to a ward in the United States. 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.[1]