Country South Korea Special City Seoul Postal code. 07500 ~ 07899 Population 546,938 (2010) | Region Sudogwon Administrative dong 22 Area 41.4 km² | |
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Time zone Korea Standard Time (UTC+9) University Jungseok Institute of Technology | ||
Gangseo District (Gangseo-gu) is one of the 25 wards (gu) of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the south side of the Han River. Gimpo Airport is in Gonghang-dong, where many flights fly to cities like Busan, Jeju, and Gwangju.
Contents
- Map of Gangseo gu Seoul South Korea
- Administrative divisions
- Economy
- Government and infrastructure
- Attractions
- Railway
- Notable people
- References
Map of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
The head of this district is Noh hyunsong (노현송) since July 2010.
Administrative divisions
Economy
Korean Air's headquarters, Korean Airport Service, Ltd., and Air Total Service are located in Gonghang-dong in Gangseo District. Asiana Airlines's headquarters are located in Asiana Town in Osoe-dong, Gangseo District. Jin Air has its headquarters in Deungchon-dong, Gangseo District. Eastarjet has its headquarters in Banghwa 2-dong.
Government and infrastructure
The Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) FDR/CVR Analysis and Wreckage Laboratory is on the property of Gimpo International Airport in Gwahae-dong, Gangseo District. Previously the ARAIB had its headquarters in Gonghang-dong, Gangseo District. The ARAIB headquarters are now in Sejong City.