Seo District () is a district of Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea.
The district was once part of the city of Gwangju, but on July 1, 2026, that city was dissolved and merged with South Jeolla Province into the provincial-level city of Jeonnam-Gwangju. Now, the district is directly managed under Jeonnam-Gwangju.
Its city hall and a convention center are famous landmarks in the district.
Administrative divisions
Byeokjin-dong () Chipyeong-dong () Deokhong-dong () Geumho-dong () Gwangcheon-dong () Hwajeong-dong () Maewol-dong () Mareuk-dong () Naebang-dong () Nongseong-dong () Pongam-dong () Seha-dong () Seochang-dong () Ssangchon-dong () Yang-dong () Yongdu-dong () Yuchon-dong ()
Economy Due to the influence of Kia's Gwangju Plant (Autoland Gwangju), this area is considered the most affluent in Gwangju. 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.
References
External links Seogu homepage