Seo District, Gwangju

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Seo

서구
Korean transcription(s)
  Hanja 西
  Revised RomanizationSeo-gu
  McCune-ReischauerSŏ-gu
Map Seo-gu(Gwangju).svg
Country South Korea
Region Honam
Provincial level Gwangju
Population
  Dialect
Jeolla
Website Seo District Office

Seo District (Seo-gu) is a district of Gwangju, South Korea. Its hanja transcription means "west district", but it is in the center of the city. Its city hall and a convention center are famous landmarks in the district.

Coordinates: 35°09′00″N126°53′30″E / 35.15000°N 126.89167°E / 35.15000; 126.89167


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