Seo District, Daejeon

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Seo District (Korean서구; RRSeo-gu) is a gu ("district") of Daejeon, South Korea. Daejeon Metropolitan City Hall is also located there.This is a self-governing district located in the southwestern part of Daejeon Metropolitan City. It serves as the central hub of the city, hosting several major developments such as Dunsan New Town, Gwanjeo District, and Doan New Town. With a population of approximately 470,000, it is the most populous district in Daejeon, accounting for about one-third of the city’s total population.

Seo
서구
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hanja西
 • Revised RomanizationSeo-gu
 • McCune–ReischauerSŏ-gu
Daejeon City Hall and nearby Dunsan area
Daejeon City Hall and nearby Dunsan area
Flag of Seo
CountrySouth Korea
RegionHoseo
Provincial levelDaejeon
Administrative divisions23 administrative dong
Government
 • MayorSeo Cheol-Mo (People Power)
Area
 • Total
95.25 km2 (36.78 sq mi)
Population
 (2024[1])
 • Total
458,903
 • Density4,800/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
 • Dialect
Chungcheong
WebsiteSeo District Office

Administrative divisions

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Seo-gu is divided into 14 dong (동, "neighborhoods"):

Places of interest

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Dunsan-dong is one of the more densely populated areas of Daejeon. As a result, it is the location of several points of interest. These include department stores, government offices, and several international chain restaurants and retailers. There is Pai Chai University in Seo District, Daejeon. There is also Hanbat Arboretum. There is also the "Cafe Wave". There is an Art Center. Jangtae Recreational Forest is located in the district.

Also, Daejeon Arts Center, a representative general concert hall in Daejeon, is also located in Seo-gu.

Education

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Higher Education

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High School

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Middle School

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Population statistics". Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. 2024.
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36°21′N 127°23′E / 36.35°N 127.38°E / 36.35; 127.38