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Area Characteristics
Core industries such as venture, international trade, and banking are centralized along Teheran-ro
Rapid rise of Apgujeong-ro and Cheongdam-dong areas as famous areas for fashion, culture, and art
Large increase in traffic from new satellite cities such as Bundang, Jukjeon, and Yongin
Increased desire of higher quality of administration service from high income and highly educated   residents
Environmentally friendly city with natural ecological conditions such as Daemo Mountain, Yangjae Stream,   Tan Stream, and Han River
Gangnam, another core of national prosperity
Situated in the southeastern part of Seoul, Gangnam is a relatively new urbanized part of the city compared to sections north of the Han River. However, within a short time, it has become the most prosperous urban area in the country. Becoming a self-governing district in May 1998, it now contains 15 legal districts and 26 administrative districts over 39.54 square kilometers. ordered by the Hang River to the north, Seongnam City and Gyeonggi Province to the south, Songpa along the TancheonStream to the east, and Seocho to the west, Gangnam offers many diverse neighborhoods for residents, workers, and visitors

Teheran-ro (recently nicknamed Venture Valley) is renowned for business with its executive skyscrapers and extensive shopping arcade. Apgujeong-no is famous for its luxurious boutiques and shopping centers, fashionable eateries, cafes, bars, and nightlife. Cheongdam-dong is known to Koreans as the 'Fashion Street' for its designer boutiques, chic cafes, and first-class restaurants. Yangjae Stream offers a long swash of Reclaimed nature flowing through the heart of Gangnam, offering visitors exercise, relaxation, and serenity.
the lifestyles of Gangnam's workers and residents are complemented by a convenient network of streets, cultural and welfare centers, good schools, and top-notch public and private exercise facilities and hospitals. Peoples can easily retreat to many adjacent parks and green areas for a quick break from the high tech world. Foreigners will not want miss the opportunities to shop, do business, and enjoy the many recreational and cultural experiences that are offered in Gangnam.
Gangnam-gu Statics
Area: 39.55km2
Residential(56.4%), Commercial(6.1%), Green Area(37.5%)
Population: 222,642 Households, 556,964 People
Male(269,857), Female(287,107)
Housing: 196,794 Houses (Supply Rate 90.1%)
Apartments(54.8%), Townhomes(5.7%), Multifamily Houses(37.8%), Single-family Houses(1.7%)
Foundation Facilities:
Roads(422,189km2), Subways(4 lines, 26.4km., 24 Stations), Water Supply Facilities(222,553m3/day(100%)), Sewer Facilities(617,553km(100%)), City Gas(191,643 Households(100%)), Parks(96: 2 Natural Parks, 32 Neighborhood Parks, 62 Children's Parks)
Major Facilities:
Public Institutions(118), Schools(77: 30 Elementary Schools, 24 Middle Schools, 21 High Schools), Welfare Facilities(364), Cultural Properties(36: 26 National Designated Cultural Properties, 9 City Designated Cultural Properties), Tourist Hotels(30), Financial Institutions(291), Religious Facilities(229), Hospitals and Clinics(1,929)(6 General Hospitals)
Administrative Organizations:
5 Bureaus, 1 Center, 1 Office, 1 Agent, 27 Departments, 26 Dongs (1,035Tong, 6,648 ban)
Public Service Personnel:
Regular Staff(1,387): Gu(868), Public Health Center(95), Gu Assembly(27), Dong(397)
Current Staff(1,307): Gu(737), Public Health Center(83), Gu Assembly(26), Dong(425)
Finance: 384,519 Million Won
General Accounts(351,389), Special Accounts(33,130), Financial Independent Ratio(87.2%)
Gangnam-gu, Yesterday & Today
Gangnam-gu is located in South(Nam) of the Han River(Gang), thus giving it the name, Gangnam. This district was originally a part of Daewang-myeon and Eeonju-myeon in Gwangju-gun, Gyeonggi Province during the Joseon Dynasty.
On January 1, 1963, parts of Gwangju-gun and Siheung-gun of Gyeonggi Province were annexed to the city of Seoul by Law no. 1172, thereby becoming branch offices Eeonju and Songpa.
On July 1, 1973, based on Presidential Decree no. 6548, for dong(villages) of the Eonju branch office, Jamsil-dong of Seondong-gu, Irwon-dong of the Songpa branch office, Segok-dong Seocho-dong, Yangjae-dong, and Jamwon-dong became the Seongdong-gu Yeongdong Branch office.
On October 1, 1975, Presidential Decree no.7816 separated Gangnam-gu from Seongdong-gu, and the Yeongdong Branch Office was eliminated.
On January 1, 1988, Presidential Decree no. 12367 separated Gangnam-gu and Seocho-gu as independent districts.
As a self-governing district since May of 1988, Gangnam-gu consists of 26 administrative districts and 15 legal districts and has an area of 39.54Km.
Gangnam-gu boasts of a well-organized road net and its streets are diverse in characteristics:
Teheran-no is the center of international finance, trade, and business. Apgujeong-no and Cheongdam-no are the center of art and fashion, while Hakdong-no in the Suseo/Daechi zones serve as residential areas. Most Gangnam residents live in high quality housing complexes such as apartments or villas.
Convenient public transportation systems, including subways and buses, plenty of cultural and c onvenience facilities, and some of the best educational facilities in Seoul provide well-to-do Gangnam residents an excellent quality of life. Public and private athletic facilities and hospitals are available for a healthy body while culture and welfare centers provide for a healthy mind and soul. Finally, the nature- friendly city plan provides for a wide green district with approximately 100 small and large parks.
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