Gangseo District, Seoul


Gangseo District is one of the 25 wards 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.

Administrative divisions

The Korea Airports Corporation headquarters, 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 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.

Attractions

Railway

;*AREX
;;; ← Gimpo Airport →,
;*Seoul Subway Line 2 Sinjeong Branch
;;; ← Kkachisan
;*Seoul Subway Line 5
;;;Banghwa — Gaehwasan — Gimpo Airport — MagokBalsanUjangsanHwagok — Kkachisan →
;*Seoul Subway Line 9
;;;Gaehwa — Gimpo Airport — Airport MarketSinbanghwaMagongnaruYangcheon HyanggyoGayangJeungmiDeungchonYeomchang

Notable people