Dong District, Jeonnam-Gwangju
Dong | |
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 Flag | |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Honam |
| Provincial-level city | Jeonnam-Gwangju |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lim Taek (임택) |
| Population (July 2025[1]) | |
• Total | 104,942 |
| • Dialect | Jeolla |
| Website | Dong District Office |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 동구 |
| Hanja | 東區 |
| RR | Dong-gu |
| MR | Tong-gu |
Dong District (Korean: 동구) is a district of Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea. It was once a part of the city of Gwangju, but on July 1, 2026, that city was merged into Jeonnam-Gwangju.[2]
Mudeungsan is a famous landmark in the district. Modern art is displayed at the Street of Art, which was the first one of its kind in South Korea. It has Asian Cultural Center and Gwangju International Community Center.
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References
- ↑ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2025.
- ↑ 조홍복; 진창일 (2026-07-01). "분리 40년만에 광주·전남 하나로… 인구 320만, 반도체 기대 품고 새 출발". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-07-04.
