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Dongjak-gu

Dongjak-gu
Hangang Bridges from Dongjak-gu passing over Nodeulseom
Korean name
Hangul 동작구 Hanja 銅雀區 Revised Romanization Dongjak-gu
Statistics
Area 16.35 km² (6.31 sq mi) Population 404,872 Population density 24,762 /km² (64,130 /sq mi) Administrative divisions 20 administrative dong
Location map

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. It was the 17th gu created in Seoul, after being separated from Gwanak-gu on April 1, 1980.^[1]

Contents 1 Symbols 2 Administrative divisions 3 Education 4 Places of interest 5 Transportation 5.1 Railroad 6 Sister Cities 7 References 8 External links

Symbols

The main symbol of Dongjak-gu is the Snowy Heron. A cartoon character named Roya, a baby snowy-heron, can be seen on signs, banners, and even light poles throughout the gu. According to the official website, use of the snowy heron is meant to symbolize the "clean, beautiful and noble spirit" of Dongjak's people. The emblem, found at most official buildings, depicts the snowy heron soaring into the sky.

Administrative divisions

Dongjak-gu is divided into 20 dong, which are:

Bon-dong Daebang-dong Dongjak-dong Heukseok-dong 1, 2, 3	Noryangjin-dong 1, 2 Sadang-dong 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Sangdo-dong 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Sindaebang-dong 1, 2

Education

Dongjak-gu is home to Chongshin University, the Seoul campus of Chung-Ang University, and Soongsil University.

Places of interest

There are many notable sights in Dongjak-gu. The most famous is the National Cemetery, located in Dongjak-dong. Additionally, several temples are located throughout the ward. The Noryangjin Fish Market is also notable, as almost half of the fish brought to the city comes through here.

Transportation

Railroad

• Seoul Metro

• Seoul Subway Line 2 Circle Line

(Seocho-gu) ← Sadang → (Gwanak-gu) ← Sindaebang → (Guro-gu)

• Seoul Subway Line 4

(Yongsan-gu) ← Dongjak — Isu — Sadang Station → (Seocho-gu)

• Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation

• Seoul Subway Line 7

(Seocho-gu) ← Isu — Namseong — Soongsil University — Sangdo — Jangseungbaegi — Sindaebangsamgeori → (Yeongdeungpo-gu)

Sister Cities

• Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
• Pinggu, China
• Dunhua, Jilin, China
• Bayankhongor, Mongolia

References

External links

• Dongjak-gu website (English version)

v • d • e Administrative Divisions (Dong) of Dongjak-gu Neighborhoods Bon-dong · Daebang-dong · Dongjak-dong · Heukseok-dong · Noryangjin-dong · Sadang-dong · Sangdo-dong · Sindaebang-dong See Also Administrative Divisions of South Korea · Gu of Seoul

v • d • e Administrative Divisions (Gu) of Seoul Cities Dobong-gu · Dongdaemun-gu · Dongjak-gu · Eunpyeong-gu · Gangbuk-gu · Gangdong-gu · Gangnam-gu · Gangseo-gu · Geumcheon-gu · Guro-gu · Gwanak-gu · Gwangjin-gu · Jongno-gu · Jung-gu · Jungnang-gu · Mapo-gu · Nowon-gu · Seocho-gu · Seodaemun-gu · Seongbuk-gu · Seongdong-gu · Songpa-gu · Yangcheon-gu · Yeongdeungpo-gu · Yongsan-gu See Also Administrative Divisions of South Korea