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South Korean Legislature Constituencies
The National Assembly of South Korea currently has 300 constituencies of which 254 are geographic constituencies that elect a single member using the plurality (first past the post) voting system to represent a geographic region, the remaining 46 members are elected using a semi-mixed member proportional representation system. Elections were last held for all 300 constituencies during the 2024 South Korean legislative election. Geographic constituencies Seoul (48) Busan (18) Daegu (12) Incheon (14) Gwangju (8) Daejeon (7) Ulsan (6) Sejong City (2) Gyeonggi (60) Gangwon (8) North Chungcheong (8) South Chungcheong (11) North Jeolla (10) South Jeolla (10) North Gyeongsang (13) South Gyeongsang (16) Jeju Island (3) References {{Reflist * South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 South Korean Legislative Election
Legislative elections were held in South Korea on 10 April 2024. All 300 members of the National Assembly (South Korea), National Assembly were elected, 254 from first-past-the-post South Korean Legislature Constituencies, constituencies and 46 from party-list proportional representation, proportional party lists. The two largest parties, the liberal Democratic Party (South Korea, 2015), Democratic Party and the conservative People Power Party (South Korea), People Power Party, once again set up Bloc party#South Korea, satellite parties to take advantage of the electoral system. The election served as a "mid-term evaluation" for the administration of President Yoon Suk-yeol as it approached its third year. Additionally, there was significant interest in whether the ruling party could surpass the constraints of the ruling coalition, which did not secure a majority in the previous general election, and gain the necessary momentum to govern effectively during the remainder of its t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Songjeong-dong, Seoul
Songjeong-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighborhood) of Seongdong District, Seoul, South Korea. See also *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 List of special cities of South Korea#Position in hierarchy and types, metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 List of special cities of South Korea, special city (''teukbyeo ... References * * * * External links Seongdong District Official websiteMap of Seongdong DistrictSongjeong-dong Resident office Neighborhoods of Seongdong District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwayang-dong
Hwayang-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighborhood) located in west Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. It was incorporated into Gwangjin District on August 13, 1949. It is a mixed residential and small business area. Mojin-dong is also administered by Hwayang-dong and contains Konkuk University. Name origin The name "Hwayang-dong" is derived from Hwayangjeong (華陽亭), which was established during the Joseon period. See also * Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 List of special cities of South Korea#Position in hierarchy and types, metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 List of special cities of South Korea, special city (''teukbyeo ... References * External links Gwangjin District official website in EnglishMap of Gwangjin Districtat the Gwangjin District official website Hwayang-dong resident office website Neighborhoods of Gwangjin District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwangjin B
Gwangjin B () is a constituency of the National Assembly of South Korea. The constituency consists of part of Gwangjin District, Seoul Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities b .... As of 2024, 151,508 eligible voters were registered in the constituency. List of members of the National Assembly Election results 2024 2020 2016 2012 2008 2004 2000 1996 See also * List of constituencies of the National Assembly of South Korea References {{Constituencies in Seoul Constituencies of the National Assembly (South Korea) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guui-dong
Guui-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighborhood) of Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. History The name Guro-dong comes from a legend that there were nine long-lived old people here. Guro-dong is bordered by Anyangcheon and Seoul Digital Industrial Complex, adjacent to Gwangmyeong and Geumcheon District, and the outskirts of the Gyeongin Line, Gyeongbu Line, and the southern ring road and the western arterial road are adjacent to each other. In Guro 3-dong, the Guro Industrial Export Complex, which was a symbol of the chimney industry, has been transformed into a high-tech digital venture valley, and the residential environment is greatly improved due to the redevelopment of old and defective houses. In addition, it is an area where the floating population is rapidly increasing due to the adjoining of venture companies in the digital complex and Seoul subway lines 2 and 7. See also * Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier adminis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwangjang-dong
Gwangjang-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighborhood) of Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. Name origin The name ''Gwangjang-dong'' was derived from the character "광" in Gwangjin-ri, a natural village from the Joseon period, and the character "장" in Jangui-dong. Attractions * AX Hall * Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel * Achasan * Hangang * Gwangjin Library See also *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 List of special cities of South Korea#Position in hierarchy and types, metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 List of special cities of South Korea, special city (''teukbyeo ... References * External links Gwangjin District official website in EnglishMap of Gwangjin Districtat the Gwangjin District official website Gwangjang-dong resident office website Neighborhoods of Gwangjin District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neung-dong
Neung-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighbourhood) of Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. Overview Neung-dong was historically a densely populated area encompassing several surrounding villages, with approximately 300 households during its peak prosperity. Originally a village where multiple surnames coexisted, it underwent a transformation in 1904 with the establishment of Empress Sunmyeong's Yugangwon, leading to its renaming as Neunggol. The area was subsequently divided into three distinct villages oriented around the central Chiseongdang, where the Chiseong rite was conducted. These villages were designated as Bukchon (north), Namchon (south), and Seochon (west), respectively. See also *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 List of special cities of South Korea#Position in hierarchy and types, metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 List of special cities of South Korea, special city (''teukbyeo ... Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junggok-dong
Junggok-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighbourhood) of Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. Overview Junggok-dong is located at the western foot of Achasan Mountain. The origin of its name is because Junggok-dong is located in the middle of Neung-dong and Myeonmok-dong, so it was called 'Gandetmal' or 'Junggok-ri' in Chinese characters. Junggok-dong is an area with convenient transportation where Cheonho-daero, Dongil-ro, Neungdong-ro, and Gingorang-ro pass, and subway lines 5 and 7 intersect. It is a general residential area created in a safe and comfortable manner through improved water defense facilities and development along the Jungnang Stream. See also *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 List of special cities of South Korea#Position in hierarchy and types, metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 List of special cities of South Korea, special city (''teukbyeo ... References * External links Gwang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunja-dong
Gunja-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighborhood) of Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. It is a transportation hub located on the southern side of Cheonho-daero, to the left of Jungnangcheon. Name origin The origin story behind the name of Gunja-dong is as follows: In ancient times, a group accompanying a king happened to stay at the Dongirobyeon in this area. During their stay, the queen gave birth to a prince, and the place was named ''Gunja-dong'', meaning "the place where the king's son was born." It is still referred to as "Myeongnyeonggungteo" to this day. See also *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 List of special cities of South Korea#Position in hierarchy and types, metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 List of special cities of South Korea, special city (''teukbyeo ... References * External links Gwangjin District official website in EnglishMap of Gwangjin Districtat the Gwangjin Distr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwangjin A
Gwangjin A () is a constituency of the National Assembly of South Korea. The constituency consists of part of Gwangjin District, Seoul Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities b .... As of 2016, 152,431 eligible voters were registered in the constituency. List of members of the National Assembly Election results 2024 2020 2016 2012 2008 2004 2000 1996 See also * List of constituencies of the National Assembly of South Korea References {{Constituencies in Seoul Constituencies of the National Assembly (South Korea) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yongsan (constituency)
Yongsan () is a constituency of the National Assembly of South Korea. The constituency only consists of the Yongsan District, Seoul. As of 2020, 203,233 eligible voters were registered in the constituency. History Since its creation in 1988, the constituency has been represented by a series of influential politicians due to Yongsan's geographical and political importance. The constituency was won by Suh Chung-hwa in the 1988, 1992, and 1996 legislative elections. Suh had previously served as the Governor of South Chungcheong Province and the Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Korea. The constituency elected former Head of the Yongsan District Office Seol Song-woong of the Millennium Democratic Party in the 2000 South Korean legislative election, marking the first time the constituency was won by a member of a liberal political party. However, the constituency elected Chin Young of the conservative Grand National Party (later known as the Saenuri Party) in the 2004, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oksu-dong
Oksu-dong () is a '' dong'' (neighbourhood) of Seongdong District, Seoul, South Korea. History During the Japanese occupation of Korea, Oksu-dong was a small hamlet known as Doomo-Village () belonging to Hanji () within Goyang County (고양군 高陽郡) and lying close near Han river. See also *Administrative divisions of South Korea South Korea is made up of 22 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 List of special cities of South Korea#Position in hierarchy and types, metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 List of special cities of South Korea, special city (''teukbyeo ... References * * * * External links Seongdong District Official site in EnglishSeongdong District Official websiteMap of Seongdong DistrictOksu 1-dong Resident office Neighborhoods of Seongdong District {{Seoul-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
