For many years, Gwangjin-gu has maintained its geopolitical importance as a trading center and the gateway of northeastern Seoul with Gwangnaru being its center. Also, there is the Olympic-daegyo(bridge), the symbol of the impressive economic progress of the nation that connects Gangnam(South of the Han River) and Gangdong(East of the Han River), as well as the Cheonho-daegyo and Jamsil-deagyo, and Jamsil railroad bridges.

The establishment of the first 'exclusive central lane for the bus system' in the nation has been effective in decreasing traffic congestion significantly. The new subway stations of Gunja and the Mt. Acha Gwangnaru on Line No. 2, 5 and 7, have divided Gwangjin-gu into the shape of a sharp. Gwangjin has built a reputation as becoming a new center for mass transportation that stretches in all directions.