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The Korean Peninsula extends southward from the northeastern part of the Asian continent between latitudes from 33 to 43 degrees North, and longitudes from 124 to 131 degrees East.
The standard meridian of the peninsula is 135 degrees, 9 hours ahead of GMT. The Amnok and Tuman Rivers border both China and Russia to the north, and Japan lies just across the East Sea.
Since 1945, as a result of the Cold War, the peninsula has been divided into two parts: the democratic Republic of Korea, or South Korea, and communist Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or North Korea. |
Geographical location of Gwangjin-gu is the eastern section of Seoul's Hangang, and Guri-si of Gyeonggi-do Province, Jungrang-gu, Seongdong-gu, and Songpa-gu and Gangdong-gu are situated towards the east, north, west and south, respectively.
From the ancient times, this was a military stronghold where Koryo, Baekjae, and Shilla used to fight over, and this was the stage where the three kingdoms fought with the national stake at hand.
Now, this is a famous tourist site with various cultural elements, and is now developing into a continuously prosperous economic city by cultivating high tech industries and venture complexes, located near subway.
Established on March 1, 1995, as one of the 25 autonomous districts in Seoul City. Regions with development potential centering around subway station zones.
- Hwayang district, Junggok district, Guui district, Konkuk University life sphere etc.
The center of transportation linking the heart of Seoul City and eastern suburbs.
- Subway NO.2, NO.5, NO.7 lines, Eastseoul Terminal etc.
Stable residential areas with abundant green fields.
- Acha Nature Park, Children's Grand Park, Han Riverside Park, Konkuk University
Campus, Sejong University Campus etc.
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