Gwanak-gu
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Gwanak District, or Gwanak-gu is an administrative subdivision
(gu) of Seoul
, South Korea
. It lies on southern skirt of Seoul, bordering Seoul and Anyang of Gyeonggi Province
. Craggy ridgeline of Mt. Gwanak (Gwanak-san), which dominates local geography, borders two.
Originally a part of Siheung
, Gyeonggi
, it was transferred to Seoul with rapid expansion of the National Capital Area
and its population growth in 1960s. Partitioned from Yeongdeungpo
and established as a district in 1973, it is now neighbouring Seocho
, Dongjak
, Guro
and Geumcheon
Districts, and exercises jurisdiction over 21 neighbourhood
s (dong) and their population of 500,000.
quickly changed the town into a mosaic of dense residential and industrial area. A large and heavy slum quarters were formed by moved-in population from all over Korea who sought jobs in industrialised Seoul. Series of redevelopment projects from 1970s and relocation of Seoul National University
to the district removed slum quarters and indigent textile industries and transformed the town into the residential uptown of Seoul and dwelling place for young university students from provinces.
, A large zone of private dormitories and small houses is located, primarily targeting for university students and national examination takers (gosi-saeng) who gathered for good environment to study. Restaurants, supermarkets, bars and pubs in the area are centered in Nokdu Street
(Nokdu-geori) in Daehak area, and near Seoul National University Station
. Other commercial zones for residents are located along Nambu Beltway and two main roads.
The main shopping district, named Bongcheon Central Market (Bongcheon-jungang-sijang) is positioned in Jungang Neighbourhood, north from Seoul National University Station
.
, passes through the very center of the district. The beltway and two main avenues, Gwanak Road (Gwanak-ro) and Sillim Road (Sillim-ro), make the main route of the automobile traffic. Nambu Beltway is connected to multiple express ways.
(Line 2) and Blue Line
(Line 4) of Seoul Metro
links Gwanak and other areas. Many trunk (painted in blue) buses such as 501, 506, 651 and 750 lines, and branch (in green) buses in 5XXX or X5XX line passes Gwanak area.
, Bongcheon
and Namhyeon
Neighbourhood. Those are further divided into multiple administrative neighbourhoods (dong) to balance excessive populations and for administrative expedience. As of September, 2008, there are 21 administrative neighbourhoods in Gwanak District.
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Administrative divisions of South Korea
||South Korea is divided into 8 provinces , 1 special autonomous province , 6 metropolitan cities , and 1 special city...
(gu) of Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
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South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. It lies on southern skirt of Seoul, bordering Seoul and Anyang of Gyeonggi Province
Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do is the most populous province in South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Suwon. Seoul—South Korea's largest city and national capital—is located in the heart of the province, but has been separately administered as a provincial-level special city since 1946...
. Craggy ridgeline of Mt. Gwanak (Gwanak-san), which dominates local geography, borders two.
Originally a part of Siheung
Siheung
Siheung is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.In the early Three Kingdoms period, the Siheung area was part of the Baekje kingdom. It was lost to Goguryeo along with the Han River valley in 475....
, Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do is the most populous province in South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Suwon. Seoul—South Korea's largest city and national capital—is located in the heart of the province, but has been separately administered as a provincial-level special city since 1946...
, it was transferred to Seoul with rapid expansion of the National Capital Area
Seoul National Capital Area
The Seoul National Capital Area is a region located in the north-west of South Korea. It is generally referred to as Sudogwon in Korean, and contains three different administrative districts; Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi-do....
and its population growth in 1960s. Partitioned from Yeongdeungpo
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Yeongdeungpo-gu is an administrative district in southwest Seoul, South Korea. Although the origin of the name is uncertain, the first two syllables are thought to be from "yeongdeung" or "divine ascent", a shamanic rite. The third syllable is "po", representing water , referring to the...
and established as a district in 1973, it is now neighbouring Seocho
Seocho-gu
Seocho-gu is a gu of Seoul, South Korea. It is a popular residential area for the mid- or upper-class residents in Seoul and home to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. Seocho Samsung Town in Seocho-dong, near Gangnam Station, is the headquarter of the several corporations of the...
, Dongjak
Dongjak-gu
Dongjak-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Its name was derived from the Dongjaegi Naruteo Ferry, located on the Han River which borders the district to the north...
, Guro
Guro-gu
Guro is a district of Seoul, South Korea, which was separated from Yeongdeungpo on April 1, 1980. Located in the southwestern part of the city, Guro has an important position as a transport link from the rest of Seoul to the south of the country. The Gyeongbu and Gyeongin railway lines connect...
and Geumcheon
Geumcheon-gu
Geumcheon-gu is one of the 25 gu of Seoul, South Korea. It was created from neighboring Guro-gu and small sections from Gwangmyeong in 1995. Its district office is located in from of Siheung Station, now Geumcheon-gu Office Station, in Siheung-dong.Geumcheon-gu is located in the southwest corner...
Districts, and exercises jurisdiction over 21 neighbourhood
Administrative divisions of South Korea
||South Korea is divided into 8 provinces , 1 special autonomous province , 6 metropolitan cities , and 1 special city...
s (dong) and their population of 500,000.
Overview
Gwanak is densely populated with over 500,000 people. Originally a rural area backed by Mt. Gwanak, population boom in late 1950s and early 1960s accompanied with rapid industralisation of the capital areaSeoul National Capital Area
The Seoul National Capital Area is a region located in the north-west of South Korea. It is generally referred to as Sudogwon in Korean, and contains three different administrative districts; Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi-do....
quickly changed the town into a mosaic of dense residential and industrial area. A large and heavy slum quarters were formed by moved-in population from all over Korea who sought jobs in industrialised Seoul. Series of redevelopment projects from 1970s and relocation of Seoul National University
Seoul National University
Seoul National University , colloquially known in Korean as Seoul-dae , is a national research university in Seoul, Korea, ranked 24th in the world in publications in an analysis of data from the Science Citation Index, 7th in Asia and 42nd in the world by the 2011 QS World University Rankings...
to the district removed slum quarters and indigent textile industries and transformed the town into the residential uptown of Seoul and dwelling place for young university students from provinces.
Commercial zones
Seorim and Daehak area, and Cheongnyong area near Seoul National UniversitySeoul National University
Seoul National University , colloquially known in Korean as Seoul-dae , is a national research university in Seoul, Korea, ranked 24th in the world in publications in an analysis of data from the Science Citation Index, 7th in Asia and 42nd in the world by the 2011 QS World University Rankings...
, A large zone of private dormitories and small houses is located, primarily targeting for university students and national examination takers (gosi-saeng) who gathered for good environment to study. Restaurants, supermarkets, bars and pubs in the area are centered in Nokdu Street
Nokdu Street
Nokdu Street or Nokdu-geori is a street in Gwanak, Seoul. Located near Seoul National University, the alley was formed as a center of entertainment for students. The alley is crowded with many restaurants, markets, bars and pubs...
(Nokdu-geori) in Daehak area, and near Seoul National University Station
Seoul National University Station
Seoul National University Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2, located in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu of southern Seoul. This station is also known as Gwanak-gu Office Station...
. Other commercial zones for residents are located along Nambu Beltway and two main roads.
The main shopping district, named Bongcheon Central Market (Bongcheon-jungang-sijang) is positioned in Jungang Neighbourhood, north from Seoul National University Station
Seoul National University Station
Seoul National University Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2, located in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu of southern Seoul. This station is also known as Gwanak-gu Office Station...
.
Transportation
Nambu Beltway, which circles SeoulSeoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, passes through the very center of the district. The beltway and two main avenues, Gwanak Road (Gwanak-ro) and Sillim Road (Sillim-ro), make the main route of the automobile traffic. Nambu Beltway is connected to multiple express ways.
Public transportation
Green LineSeoul Subway Line 2
Seoul Subway Line 2 is a circular line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The line running clockwise is called the "inner circle line" and the counter-clockwise line is called the "outer circle line." This is Seoul's most heavily used line, and the longest circular subway line in the world...
(Line 2) and Blue Line
Seoul Subway Line 4
Seoul Subway Line 4 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway is a long line crossing from the southwest to the northeast across the Seoul National Capital Area. The southern portion of the line is divided into the Gwacheon and Ansan Lines, but this does not affect the trains which run on it, most of...
(Line 4) of Seoul Metro
Seoul Metropolitan Subway
The Seoul Metropolitan Subway or Metropolitan Subway in Seoul, in Seoul, South Korea, is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world, with well over 8 million trips daily on the system's thirteen lines...
links Gwanak and other areas. Many trunk (painted in blue) buses such as 501, 506, 651 and 750 lines, and branch (in green) buses in 5XXX or X5XX line passes Gwanak area.
Metro stations
- Seoul MetroSeoul MetroSeoul Metro is a public corporation which runs the Seoul Subway Lines 1 to 4.From 1970 to 2006, it was called Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation.-Lines:- See also :* Korail* Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation...
(Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit CorporationSeoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit CorporationSeoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation was established in 1994 to operate the Seoul Subway lines 5, 6, 7, 8 in Seoul, South Korea.The corporation operates a total of 201 subway trains at 148 stations on lines 5-8. The operation intervals are from 2.5–6 minutes during rush hours and 5–10...
)- Green LineSeoul Subway Line 2Seoul Subway Line 2 is a circular line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The line running clockwise is called the "inner circle line" and the counter-clockwise line is called the "outer circle line." This is Seoul's most heavily used line, and the longest circular subway line in the world...
(Circle line)- (DongjakDongjak-guDongjak-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Its name was derived from the Dongjaegi Naruteo Ferry, located on the Han River which borders the district to the north...
) ← NakseongdaeNakseongdae StationNakseongdae Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. This station is named after a nearby place called Nakseongdae , which literally means 'the site of the fallen star' and is the birthplace of the great Goryeo general Gang Gam-chan, best known for his heroics against an invading Khitan...
— BongcheonBongcheon StationBongcheon Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. It is located in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea.- References :...
— SillimSillim StationSillim Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. It is located in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul.-Overview:The Sillim area is crowded with many people because of many shopping malls and restaurants. Sundae chon is famous among residents. Renaissance shopping mall is located nearby, which...
→ (DongjakDongjak-guDongjak-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Its name was derived from the Dongjaegi Naruteo Ferry, located on the Han River which borders the district to the north...
)
- (Dongjak
- Blue LineSeoul Subway Line 4Seoul Subway Line 4 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway is a long line crossing from the southwest to the northeast across the Seoul National Capital Area. The southern portion of the line is divided into the Gwacheon and Ansan Lines, but this does not affect the trains which run on it, most of...
- (DongjakDongjak-guDongjak-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Its name was derived from the Dongjaegi Naruteo Ferry, located on the Han River which borders the district to the north...
) ← SadangSadang StationSadang Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2 and Seoul Subway Line 4.Sadang Station has one island platform for Line 4 and one side platform for Line 2. The Line 2 platform of this station is the first in Korea to have platform screen doors installed, on October 21, 2005...
→ (SeochoSeocho-guSeocho-gu is a gu of Seoul, South Korea. It is a popular residential area for the mid- or upper-class residents in Seoul and home to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. Seocho Samsung Town in Seocho-dong, near Gangnam Station, is the headquarter of the several corporations of the...
)
- (Dongjak
- Green Line
Administrative divisions
There are three statutory subdivisions: SillimSillim-dong
Sillim or Sillim-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul National University and Nokdu Street is located in the town. Its name means "new forest", which was derived from the woods outstretched from Mt. Gwanak...
, Bongcheon
Bongcheon-dong
Bongcheon or Bongcheon-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Its name means "enshrining heaven" which was derived from its location, northern skirt of Mt. Gwanak, stretching to the mountain ridge. It consists 9 administrative neighbourhoods...
and Namhyeon
Namhyeon-dong
Namhyeon or Namhyeon-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea.. Its name means "southern mountain pass". It is named because there was main mountain pass to pass over Mt. Gwanak in the past.-External links:*...
Neighbourhood. Those are further divided into multiple administrative neighbourhoods (dong) to balance excessive populations and for administrative expedience. As of September, 2008, there are 21 administrative neighbourhoods in Gwanak District.
| Statutory Neighbourhood | Administrative Neighbourhood | Hangul Hangul Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean... |
Hanja Hanja Hanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sillim Sillim-dong Sillim or Sillim-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul National University and Nokdu Street is located in the town. Its name means "new forest", which was derived from the woods outstretched from Mt. Gwanak... |
Seowon | ||
| Sinwon | |||
| Seorim | |||
| Nangok | |||
| Sinsa | |||
| Sillim | |||
| Samseong | |||
| Nanhyang | |||
| Jowon | |||
| Daehak | |||
| Miseong | |||
| Bongcheon Bongcheon-dong Bongcheon or Bongcheon-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Its name means "enshrining heaven" which was derived from its location, northern skirt of Mt. Gwanak, stretching to the mountain ridge. It consists 9 administrative neighbourhoods... |
Euncheon | ||
| Seonghyeon | |||
| Cheongnyong | |||
| Boramae | No hanja Hanja Hanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation... notation |
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| Cheongnim | |||
| Haengun | |||
| Nakseongdae | |||
| Jungang | |||
| Inheon | |||
| Namhyeon Namhyeon-dong Namhyeon or Namhyeon-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea.. Its name means "southern mountain pass". It is named because there was main mountain pass to pass over Mt. Gwanak in the past.-External links:*... |
Namhyeon |
Points of interest
- Seoul National UniversitySeoul National UniversitySeoul National University , colloquially known in Korean as Seoul-dae , is a national research university in Seoul, Korea, ranked 24th in the world in publications in an analysis of data from the Science Citation Index, 7th in Asia and 42nd in the world by the 2011 QS World University Rankings...
- Kyujanggak Archives
- Seoul National University Museum of Art
- Seoul Museum of ArtSeoul Museum of ArtThe Seoul Museum of Art is an art museum operated by Seoul City Council and located in central of Seoul, South Korea. It was opened in the Gyeonghuigung Palace area, a royal palace of Joseon dynasty, with six exhibition rooms and an outdoor sculpture park.. However, in 2002 a larger main branch was...
, South Branch (SeMA Nam-Seoul)- Former Belgian Consulate Building
- Horim MuseumHorim MuseumHorim Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea.The museum was founded by Yun Jang-seob who after setting up the Sungbo Cultural Foundation in July 1981 to purchase antiquities, established the Horim Museum in October 1982 at Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu by leasing one floor of a building...
(Official website) - Nokdu StreetNokdu StreetNokdu Street or Nokdu-geori is a street in Gwanak, Seoul. Located near Seoul National University, the alley was formed as a center of entertainment for students. The alley is crowded with many restaurants, markets, bars and pubs...
- NakseongdaeNakseongdaeNakseongdae is a park located in Gwanak, Seoul. It is the birth place of General Gang Gamchan in Goryeo Dynasty.-Etymology:Nakseongdae means "the place where a star was fallen" in Classical Chinese. The star means general Gang Gamchan, who became the hero to defeat the large force of Khitan...
- Anguk Shrine
- Mt. Gwanak
- Gwaneum-sa Buddhist TempleGwaneumsa (Seoul)Gwaneumsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. Believed to have been established in 895 it is located in 519-3 Namhyeon-dong in the Gwanak-gu area of the city.-External links:* - Official web site *...
(in Mt. Gwanak Park)
- Gwaneum-sa Buddhist Temple
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See also
- Geography of South KoreaGeography of South KoreaSouth Korea is located in East Asia, on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula jutting out from the far east of the Asian land mass. The only country with a land border to South Korea is North Korea, lying to the north with of border running along the DMZ. South Korea is mostly surrounded by...
- Mt. Gwanak
- Seoul National UniversitySeoul National UniversitySeoul National University , colloquially known in Korean as Seoul-dae , is a national research university in Seoul, Korea, ranked 24th in the world in publications in an analysis of data from the Science Citation Index, 7th in Asia and 42nd in the world by the 2011 QS World University Rankings...
- Nokdu StreetNokdu StreetNokdu Street or Nokdu-geori is a street in Gwanak, Seoul. Located near Seoul National University, the alley was formed as a center of entertainment for students. The alley is crowded with many restaurants, markets, bars and pubs...
- NakseongdaeNakseongdaeNakseongdae is a park located in Gwanak, Seoul. It is the birth place of General Gang Gamchan in Goryeo Dynasty.-Etymology:Nakseongdae means "the place where a star was fallen" in Classical Chinese. The star means general Gang Gamchan, who became the hero to defeat the large force of Khitan...