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Seogu

Sister Cities

Seo-gu actively promotes exchanges and cooperation with cities that possess strong development potential.
In the era of globalization, Seo-gu is strengthening international partnerships and expanding its role as a global city.

Hamyang-gun
  • Area : 725㎢ (Forest 78.1%, Farmland 14.5%, Others 7.4%)
  • Population : 40,858 (18,420 households)
  • Administrative Division : 1 eup, 10 myeon, 101 ri, and 255 villages
  • Partnership Date : April 30, 2004
  • Website : https://www.hygn.go.kr/
  • Home to Mt. Jirisan and Mt. Deogyusan.
  • Known for producing many distinguished scholars and respected historical figures.
  • Serves as a transportation hub connecting the Yeongnam and Honam regions.
  • Rich in scenic natural attractions and tourist destinations.
Gangneung-si
  • Area : 1,040㎢
  • Population : 218,875 people(Male 108,105 / Female 110,770)
  • Administrative Division : 1 eup, 7 myeon, 13 dong, 327 tong, 2,659 ban
  • Partnership Date : May 25, 2004
  • Website : https://www.gn.go.kr/
  • Located between the Taebaek Mountain Range and the East Sea, featuring a climate influenced by both mountains and the ocean.
  • Winters are relatively mild and summers are comparatively cool for its latitude.
  • Occasionally experiences heavy snowfall in winter and prolonged rainfall during summer due to northeastern air currents.
  • Strong seasonal winds increase the risk of large-scale wildfires during winter and spring.
  • Average annual temperature is 13.4℃, with annual precipitation ranging from approximately 1,200 mm to 1,400 mm.
Muju-gun
  • Area : 631.8㎢ (Farmland 13%, Forest 83%, Others 4%)
  • Population : 24,589 (12,204 households)
  • Administrative Division : 1 eup, 5 myeon, 150 administrative ri, 268 villages
  • Partnership Date : October 1, 2008
  • Website : https://www.muju.go.kr/
  • Historical Significance : A central inland transportation hub where the histories and cultures of both Silla and Baekje coexist.
  • Geographical Characteristics :
    Located at the junction of Chungcheong, Jeolla, and Gyeongsang Provinces.
    Renowned for the beautiful four-season scenery surrounding Mt. Deogyusan.
  • Community Characteristics : Residents are known for their warm personalities, enterprising spirit, and strong sense of pride.
  • Future Potential : Possesses significant potential for growth as an international tourism and recreation destination.
Damyang-gun
  • Area : 455㎢ (Forest 60.5%, Farmland 28.7%, Residential Land 2.5%, Others 13.3%)
  • Population : 48,024 (21,953 households)
    (Male 25,000 / Female 23,024)
  • Administrative Division : 1 eup, 11 myeon, 304 administrative ri, 255 villages
  • Partnership Date : June 27, 2012
  • Website : https://www.damyang.go.kr/
  • Damyang is an eco-friendly city renowned for its bamboo forests, clean water, fresh air, and abundant natural environment.
  • Home to famous attractions such as Juknokwon Bamboo Garden and the Metasequoia Road, as well as cultural heritage sites including Soswaewon Garden, Sigyeongjeong Pavilion, and Geumseongsanseong Fortress.
  • Produces a variety of environmentally friendly agricultural products, including strawberries, tomatoes, melons, rice, and Korean beef raised with the clean water of Damyang Lake.
  • Benefiting from convenient transportation networks and proximity to major metropolitan areas, Damyang is developing eco-friendly high-tech agro-industrial complexes.
China
  • Name : Wenling City, Zhejiang Province, China
  • Population : 1.4 million (as of 2020))
  • Area : 926㎢ (Sea Area: 1,079㎢)
  • Partnership Date : December 22, 2006
  • Website : http://www.wl.gov.cn
  • Wenling is known as the first place on mainland China to witness the sunrise of the new millennium.
  • Located on the southeastern coast of Zhejiang Province, it is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has 170 islands and a coastline stretching 317 km.
  • High-speed rail connects Wenling to Hangzhou in approximately 2 hours and Shanghai in about 4 hours.
  • The industrial structure consists of 7.2% primary industry, 44.2% secondary industry, and 48.6% tertiary industry.
  • Known as the “Land of Fish and Rice,” Wenling combines urban development with rich agricultural and marine resources.
Mongolia
  • Name : Khuvsgul Province (Khuvsgul Aimag), Mongolia
  • Population : 135,095 (37,914 households)
  • Area : 101,000㎢ (Forest 41.8%, Water Resources 3.6%)
  • Location : Northern Mongolia, bordering Russia)
  • Provincial Capital : Murun (779 km from Ulaanbaatar)
  • Administrative Division : 23 soums, 1 town, 125 bags
  • Partnership Date : July 21, 2011
  • Website : http://www.khovsgol.gov.mn
  • Khuvsgul is renowned for Lake Khövsgöl, one of Mongolia’s most famous natural attractions.
  • Often referred to as the “Switzerland of Mongolia,” it is home to forested landscapes and reindeer-herding communities.
  • The province possesses vast land resources and abundant mineral deposits, including gold, coal, and graphite.
  • It has significant development potential based on its natural resources and tourism assets.
  • The climate is characterized by a large daily temperature range.
  • Average temperatures range from 15℃ to 20℃ in July, with highs reaching 34℃.
  • January temperatures range from -24℃ to -49℃ and can occasionally fall below -50℃.
  • Annual precipitation averages 300–400 mm in the north and 200–300 mm in the south.
Vietnam
  • Name : Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam
  • Population : 3.62 million
  • Area : 4,718.6㎢
  • Location : Northern Vietnam Economic Key Region, east of Hanoi
  • Distance from Noi Bai International Airport : Approximately 50 km
  • Partnership Date : May 31, 2023
  • Website : https://tpbacgiang.bacgiang.gov.vn/
  • Bac Ninh Province is located in the Northern Key Economic Region of Vietnam and borders the capital city of Hanoi. It is one of Vietnam’s leading centers for industry, high-tech manufacturing, and logistics.
  • The province enjoys excellent transportation connectivity, located approximately 50 km from Hanoi city center and Noi Bai International Airport, with convenient access to ports, airports, and major industrial parks.
  • Bac Ninh lies within the core area of the Northern Economic Corridor (Lang Son–Hanoi–Hai Phong–Quang Ninh) and serves as an important manufacturing base and economic growth center in northern Vietnam.
  • Global companies including Samsung Electronics and Foxconn have established major production facilities in Bac Ninh and neighboring areas, forming a highly developed electronics and information technology industrial cluster.
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