Its hanja transcription means "west district", but it is in the center of the city.

Its city hall and a convention center are famous landmarks in the district.

Centered around the Sangmu District, where the Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall is located, it serves as the administrative and economic core of the city.

With key hubs like U-Square and the Sangmu District, it also boasts the most thriving commercial sector in Gwangju.

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