List of districts of Seoul

The districts of Seoul are the twenty-five gu (districts; Korean: 구; Hanja: 區) comprising Seoul, South Korea. The gu vary greatly in area (from 10 to 47 km²) and population (from less than 140,000 to 630,000), fourteen of which are located north of the Han River, and eleven south. Songpa District is the most populated, while Seocho District has the largest area. Gu are similar to London's or New York's boroughs or Tokyo's 23 special wards. Each gu's government handles many of the functions that are handled by city governments in other jurisdictions. This city-like standing is underscored by the fact that each gu has its own legislative council, mayor and sister cities. Each gu is further divided into dong or neighborhoods. Some gu have only a few dong while others (like Jongno District) have a very large number of distinct neighborhoods. Districts of Seoul form a total of 467 legal-status subdivisions.

Jongno-gu, with Dongdaemun famous for its fashion markets, and Jung-gu, form the historic and administrative core of the city, housing palaces, government buildings, cultural sites, and hosting major landmarks like the N Seoul Tower. Yongsan-gu, located just south of central Seoul but still north of the river, is known for Itaewon’s international scene. The district also hosts a sizeable amount of the country's foreign embassies. Seodaemun-gu and Mapo-gu are home to Yonsei University, Sogang University, and Hongdae, a hub of youth culture and nightlife. Eunpyeong-gu, Dobong-gu, Nowon-gu, bordered by the Suraksan and Bukhansan mountains to the north, and Gangbuk-gu, are in the northernmost part of the city, offering residential areas and access to Bukhansan National Park. Seongbuk-gu, home of Korea University, and Jungnang-gu, blend traditional neighborhoods with modern infrastructure. Dongdaemun-gu and Seongdong-gu are growing commercial and residential districts.

Gangnam-gu, one of the most significant districts of Seoul, home to many of the country's corporations and businesses, Seocho-gu, the largest district by land area, and Songpa-gu, are among the most affluent areas, with Seocho housing legal institutions, and Songpa featuring major attractions like Lotte World and the Lotte World Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world. Gwangjin-gu, located along the river, is known for its vibrant university district and shopping centers. Geumcheon-gu, in the southwest, is one of the smaller districts of the city, bordered by the Anyangcheon to the west. Yangcheon-gu, home to some of the tallest residential buildings in the city, Gangseo-gu, Seoul's westernmost district, and Guro-gu in the southwest offer a mix of residential and industrial zones, with Gangseo home to Gimpo International Airport and Guro being an IT hub. Yeongdeungpo-gu and Dongjak-gu are key financial and transportation centers, with Yeongdeungpo hosting major corporate offices and Dongjak known for its universities and military facilities.