Gwangjin-dong | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 군자동 |
• Hanja | 君 子 洞 |
• Revised Romanization | Gunja-dong |
• McCune–Reischauer | Kuncha-tong |
Gwangjin Gunja-dong Community Service Center | |
Country | South Korea |
Area | |
• Total | 0.85 km2 (0.33 sq mi) |
Population (2001) [1] | |
• Total | 24,800 |
• Density | 29,000/km2 (76,000/sq mi) |
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Gunja may refer to: