Gangdong District () is one of the 25

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that make up the city of

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. Gangdong, literally means "east of river". Jungbu (literally "central part") Express Motorway starts in and passes through Sangil-dong, which is located in the east end of this district. In Amsa-dong, there is a pre-historic heritage site, which is about six thousand years old. On the site, you can find many potteries and houses. The pottery which has been found was made of ceramic and is circular and shaped into a point similar to corn.

Administrative divisions

* Gangil-dong (강일동 江一洞) * Godeok-dong (고덕동 高德洞) * Gil-dong (길동 吉洞) *

Dunchon-dong Dunchon-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighborhood) of Gangdong District, Seoul, South Korea. Notable people * Kim Hyunjin, singer, member of girl group LOONA See also *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 22 first ...

(둔촌동 遁村洞) *

Myeongil-dong Myeongil-dong () is a ''dong (neighbourhood), dong'' (neighbourhood) of Gangdong District, Seoul, South Korea. History The name of Myeongil was named after 'Myeongil-won' during Goryeo Dynasty in the 10th century. Myeongil-won was an accommodat ...

(명일동 明逸洞) * Sangil-dong (상일동 上一洞) * Seongnae-dong (성내동 城內洞) * Amsa-dong (암사동 岩寺洞) * Cheonho-dong (천호동 千戶洞)

Education

Gangdong District is home to 25 elementary schools, 17 junior high schools and 12 senior high schools, including a specialized high school (

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), and a special education school (Jumong School).

Transportation

Railroad ( Seoul Metro)

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;;;( Gwangjin-gu) ← Cheonho — Gangdong — Gil-dong — Gubeundari — Myeongil — Godeok — Sangil-dong ;*

Macheon Branch ;;; Gangdong —

→ (

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;;; Amsa — Cheonho — Gangdong-gu Office → (

)

Sister cities

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References

External links

Official site

Official site
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