Gwangjin District

Gwangjin
광진구
광진구 · 廣津區
Konkuk University
Flag of Gwangjin
Location of Gwangjin District in Seoul
Location of Gwangjin District in Seoul
Coordinates: 37°32′13″N 127°04′55″E / 37.537°N 127.082°E / 37.537; 127.082
CountrySouth Korea
RegionSudogwon
Special CitySeoul
Administrative dong15
Government
 • BodyGwangjn-gu Council
 • MayorKim Kyung-ho (People Power)
 • MNAs
Area
 • Total23.92 km2 (9.24 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2024[1])
 • Total333,403
 • Density14,000/km2 (36,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Korea Standard Time)
Postal code..
04900 ~05199
Area code(s)+82-2-400~
WebsiteGwangjin District official website
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Gwangjin District (Korean광진구; RRGwangjin-gu) is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north bank of the Han River on the eastern end of Seoul. The district was split from the neighboring Seongdong District in 1995.

Gwangjin District is home to Konkuk University and Sejong University.

  1. ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.