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dynasty established its capital city. The district is commonly referred to as the face and heart of Korea because of its important roles in the politics, economics, culture, and history as the capital city. Jongno District is home to palaces in which the kings used to reside and work, such as
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As the traditional heart of Seoul, Jongno's central location continues to attract both local and foreign businesses to set up offices there and remains an important business district. Notable companies based in Jongno include
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stronghold riding in Seoul, since Seoul natives and rich people used to form a majority in terms of resident numbers in towns such as Pyeongchang, Samcheong-dong, Sajik-dong, Jongro 1 and 4. However, as
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is regarded as a cabinet-minister-level position. The mayorship is regarded as a higher position than any other provincial governors, as these positions are regarded as deputy minister level positions.
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was elected as National Assembly member for Jongno in the by-elections of March 2022. In the subsequent local elections in June, Chung Moon-heon, a member of the same party, was elected Mayor.
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The district council serves administrative functions such as Foreign Seal Registration, International Marriage, Adoption, Acknowledgement reports and Alien Registration Certificates for
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and many more. The district also features numerous major business centers and office buildings housing businesses as well as diplomatic missions.
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region in the 2010s, and eventually making the region their stronghold, the party also gained power in the district, thanks to the votes of
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Tourism plays a major role in the district's economy. Several of the most well-known attractions are located in the district, as is
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which attracts huge numbers of tourists every year given its central location. In addition, the tourist areas of
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stronghold, as are many other constituencies in Seoul. The district was represented by
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Those are some of the district administrative dongs (행정동). For a complete list, see
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was done. In 1395, it was renamed as Hanyang Department. In 1399 (the first year of
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students in Hyehwa-dong and residents of relatively lower income in towns such as
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residing in Jongno District. In year 2022, current mayor of Jongno District is
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had its headquarters in the Central Government Complex in Jongno District. The
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in Jongno District. The third and fourth floors of the same building house the
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Jongno is also popular with tourists. Tourist attractions include the restored
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also attract huge numbers of visitors. Another popular tourist destination is
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and retained its prominence in the modern era after the establishment of the
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Donggwoldo, the landscape painting depicting the two royal palaces in Jongno.
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Jongno has been the center of the city for 600 years, since it is where the
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of Korean Buddhism. The district also has a number of museums, including
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was located in Jongro-gu. It was re-established in Sejong City.
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Being at the center of the city, the district hosts numerous
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belfry, which sits at Jonggak intersection, on Jongno road.
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Building. The offices of those ministries have moved to
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is located in the MOFA Building in Jongno District.
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Jongno district is considered as the most important
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Jongno-gu
Autonomous district
View of Gyeongbokgung and the mountain Bugaksan
Gyeongbokgung
Bugaksan
Flag of Jongno
Official seal of Jongno
Location of Jongno-gu in Seoul
Seoul
37°35′58″N 126°58′29″E / 37.59944°N 126.97472°E / 37.59944; 126.97472
Region
Sudogwon
Special City
Seoul
People Power
MNA
Choi Jae-hyung
People Power
Time zone
UTC+9
Korea Standard Time
Jongno-gu official website

Bosingak
Korean
RR
district
Downtown Seoul
Gyeongbokgung
Blue House

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