Dong
동구 | |
---|---|
Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hanja | 東區 |
• Revised Romanization | Dong-gu |
• McCune–Reischauer | Tong-gu |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Honam |
Provincial level | Gwangju |
Government | |
• Mayor | Lim Taek(임택) |
Population (September 2024[1]) | |
• Total | 106,354 |
• Dialect | Jeolla |
Website | Dong District Office |
Dong District (Korean: 동구; RR: Dong-gu) is a district of Gwangju, South Korea. 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.