Dongjak District


Dongjak District is one of the 25 gu that make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Its name was derived from the Dongjaegi Naruteo Ferry, on the Han River which borders the district to the north. It was the 17th gu created in Seoul, after being separated from Gwanak District on April 1, 1980.

Symbols

The main symbol of Dongjak District is the snowy heron. A cartoon character named 'Roya', a baby snowy heron, can be seen on signs, banners, and even light poles throughout the gu. According to the official website, use of the snowy heron is meant to symbolize the "clean, beautiful and noble spirit" of Dongjak's people. The emblem, found at most official buildings, depicts the snowy heron soaring into the sky.

Economy

Dongjak is home to some KOSPI200 companies, including Nongshim, Honam Petrochemical, and Yuhan.

Administrative divisions

Dongjak District is divided into 15 dong:

Education

Dongjak District is home to Chongshin University, the Seoul campus of Chung-Ang University, and Soongsil University.
Noryangjin-dong, especially near Noryangjin Station is known for private institutes or Hagwons, for college admission test and civil service examinations.

Places of interest

There are many notable sights in Dongjak District. The most famous is the National Cemetery in Dongjak-dong. Additionally, several temples are in the ward. The Noryangjin Fish Market is notable: Almost half of the fish brought to the city comes through here.
Boramae Park is a large park that was used as an airfield during the Korean War. It now has several decommissioned aircraft on display. The park has a large jogging track, workout equipment, a rock climbing wall, skate park, basketball courts, badminton courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, and Boramae Buddhist Temple.

Transportation

Railways

;*Seoul Subway Line 1
;;; ← Daebang — Noryangjin →
;*Seoul Subway Line 2 Circle Line
;;; ← Sadang → ← Sindaebang →
;*Seoul Subway Line 4
;;; ← Dongjak — Isu — Sadang Station →
;*Seoul Subway Line 7
;;; ← Isu — Namseong — Soongsil University — Sangdo — Jangseungbaegi — Sindaebangsamgeori →
;*Seoul Subway Line 9
;;; ← Noryangjin — Nodeul — Heukseok — Dongjak →

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