Seo District, Gwangju Explained

Seo
Native Name Lang:ko
Settlement Type:Autonomous District
Translit Lang1:Korean
Translit Lang1 Type1:Hanja
Translit Lang1 Info2:Seo-gu
Translit Lang1 Info3:Sŏ-gu
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:South Korea
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Honam
Subdivision Type2:Provincial level
Subdivision Name2:Gwangju
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Kim Lee-kang(김이강)
Subdivision Type3:Administrative divisions
Area Total Km2:47.74
Population As Of:2024[1]
Population Total:280,045
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Blank1 Title:Dialect
Population Blank1:Jeolla

Seo District 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.

External links

35.15°N 126.8917°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics . 2024. Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety.