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Dobong-gu
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Located in the northeastern part of the city, Dobong is a largely residential district, which has been part of Seoul since 1963. Located next to its namesake
Dobongsan, the district is expected to benefit from urban development projects near
Chang-dong station.
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Dongdaemun-gu
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Despite its name (Large East Gate), Dongdaemun district does not include the East gate of Seoul, also known as
Dongdaemun (and by its official name Heunginjimun). Incorportated into Seoul in 1936, the heart of the district is
Cheongnyangni station, one of the main train stations in Seoul, built in 1911.
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Dongjak-gu
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Located just south of the
Han river, Dongjak-gu is mostly residential, but also includes the commercial
Noryangjin area. The small Seodalsan mountain, where the
Seoul National Cemetery is located, is located in the middle of the district.
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Eunpyeong-gu
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Separated administratively from
Seodaemun-gu in 1977, Eunpyeong-gu is located just east of the city of
Goyang, and despite being part of Seoul, is partly isolated from the rest of the city by a mountain range on its east side.
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Gangbuk-gu
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Incorporated into Seoul in 1949, Gangbuk-gu is a separate district (from
Seongbuk-gu) since 1995. The district is known for its proximity with
Bukhansan, the tallest mountain near Seoul. The district is mostly residential, although the areas near
Miasageori station and
Suyu station are very active.
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Gangdong-gu
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Gangnam-gu
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Gangseo-gu
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Geumcheon-gu
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Guro-gu
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Gwanak-gu
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Incorporated in 1963, and designated as a distinct district in 1973, Gwanak district is mostly residential, and gets its name from the nearby
Gwanaksan mountain. Korea's best university,
Seoul National University, is located in the district.
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Gwangjin-gu
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Jongno-gu
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Jung-gu
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Jung-gu is the central district of Seoul, and stretches from Seoul Station on the West to a bit further past Dongdaemun (The Great East Gate) on the East. It takes Cheonggyecheon as its northernmost border, and it stretches south, consuming Myeong-dong and much of Namsan, including Namsan Tower.
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Jungnang-gu
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Mapo-gu
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Nowon-gu
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Located between Mount
Buramsan and Mount
Suraksan to the east, and the
Jungnangcheon stream to the west, Nowon district is mostly a residential district, which is also known for its many universities, including
Seoul National University of Science and Technology,
Kwangwoon University or
Seoul Women's University.
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Seocho-gu
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Seoul's largest district is part of the "greater Gangnam" and is one of the busiest areas in Seoul, especially on the eastern part of the district. Seoul's largest bus terminal,
Seoul Express Bus Terminal is located in the affluent
Banpo-dong. However, Seocho's southern half is barely populated as it is mostly mountaineous.
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Seodaemun-gu
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An eclectic district, center around Mount Ansan. The east part of the district is part of the historic downtown, while the southern part includes the university district of
Ehwa University and
Yonsei University. The
Seodaemun prison and
Independence Park are some of the most famous landmarks in Seodaemun.
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Seongbuk-gu
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Long-inhabited, Seongbuk district it is located just North-East of the city center. The prestigious
Korea University is located in the South of the district. While the majority of the district is made up for middle-class residential areas, the district is noted for the gap between the slum-like Bukjeong village, and the expensive residences of
Seongbuk-dong.
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Seongdong-gu
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A diverse district located just east of the historical city center, Seongdong is mostly a middle-class residential neighborhood. At its center is
Wangsimni Station a major subway and train station. On the southern end of the district is located
Seoul Forest and the nearby
Seongsu-dong, an historically manufacturing neighborhood which is currently being gentrified.
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Songpa-gu
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The Songpa district, mostly developed during the 1980s, is today the most populated in Seoul. Famous for its sprawling apartment complexes, it hosted most of the competitions during the
1988 Summer Olympics at the
Seoul Sports Complex and the
Olympic Park.
Lotte World Tower, the world's fifth tallest building, is located in the
Jamsil neighborhood of the district.
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Yangcheon-gu
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Located South of the Han River and on the Western part of time, Yangcheon is a mostly residential district, and is amongst the smallest in Seoul. The
Mokdong area is famous for its expensive apartment complexes and private educational institutions, as well as its sports complex.
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Yeongdeungpo-gu
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Located in the South-West part of the city, Yeongdeungpo is home to a large Chinese community.
Yeouido, a large island which is home to the
National Assembly of Korea and to the city's financial district and many of its tallest skyscrapers, is also part of Yeongdeungpo.
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Yongsan-gu
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Geographically located in the center of Seoul, Yongsan is known for Mount
Namsan, and the
Yongsan Garrison. A cosmopolitan district, it includes
Itaewon and the
Ichon Japanese Village.
Yongsan Station, a major train station, is also located in the district.
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