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Gwangjin-gu is one of the 25 wards (gu) of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River. It was created from neighboring Seongdong-gu in 1995.
Gwangjin-gu is home to Konkuk University and Sejong University. It is also home to Daewon Foreign Language High School, South Korea's top-ranked high school.
The Konkuk University area is a popular nightlife destination featuring dozens of restaurants, bars, DVD rooms, and pool houses catering to a mostly younger crowd, much like the areas of Sinchon and Hongdae. The area is also a burgeoning shopping district with several boutiques cropping up within the newly designated Rodeo Street and the opening of the Star City mall, which features an E-Mart along with many smaller specialty shops.
Across from Sejong University is Children's Grand Park. The park features many fountians and walking trails, a zoo, and an amusement park.
Located in the northeastern section of Gwangjin-gu is the Sheraton Walker Hill, one of Seoul's premiere five-star hotels. The hotel features one of only three casinos in Seoul.
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- (Seongdong-gu) ← Konkuk University — Guui — Gangbyeon → (Songpa-gu)
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- (Dongdaemun-gu) ← Gunja — Achasan — Gwangnaru → (Gangdong-gu)
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- (Jungnang-gu) ← Junggok — Gunja — Children's Grand Park — Konkuk University — Ttukseom Resort → (Gangnam-gu)
[edit] Sister Cities
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Boeun, South Korea
Ereğli, Turkey
Fangshan, China
