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26-574: Mapo has a population of 381,330 (2015) and has a geographic area of 23.87 km (9.22 sq mi ), and is divided into 24 dong (administrative neighborhoods). Mapo is located in western Seoul on the northern bank of the Han River , bordering the Gyeonggi Province city of Goyang to the northwest, and the Seoul city districts of Gangseo to the west, Yeongdeungpo to the south, Yongsan to

52-633: A famous landmark in Seoul, is located in Sangam in northwest Mapo. Mapo District Office is located in Seongsan-2 precinct, near World Cup Stadium (5 minutes on foot). Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 6 passes near the office, and it has a station name "Mapo-gu Office" 150 metres (490 ft) east of the office. The district office has 5 Bureaus, 1 Community Health Center, 36 Divisions, 1 Room, 1 Task Force Team, 16 Community Service Centers. Mapo District Office employs about 1,300 personnels. The entire office

78-612: A similar national rank. In October 2009, Sogang University received accreditation in business from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) to establish the university's very first business school. Sogang Business School ranks among the nation's top five business schools. Located near Seoul's Financial District , alumni from the school have received the highest job-landing ratio for undergraduates among universities in South Korea in 2006, 2007 and 2008:

104-602: A suitable site to establish a Jesuit college. In February 1955 Jean-Baptiste Janssens , SJ, the twenty-seventh Superior General of the Society of Jesus, assigned the task of establishing the college to the Wisconsin Province of Jesuits. Fr. Leo Burns, SJ, Superior of the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus, came to Korea and, with the Korean Catholic Hierarchy , began negotiations with

130-611: A transfer point for Line 2, the Airport Railroad, and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line, while Hapjeong Station connects Lines 2 and 6, serving as a transit hub toward northwestern Gyeonggi Province. Four college or university institutions, including Sogang University and Hongik University , are located within Mapo District. The area around Hongik University, also known as Hongdae , is well known as one of

156-462: Is a multiple of the square metre , the SI unit of area or surface area . 1 km is equal to: It is also approximately equal to: Conversely: The symbol "km " means (km) , square kilometre or kilometre squared and not k(m ), kilo–square metre. For example, 3 km is equal to 3 × (1,000 m) = 3,000,000 m , not 3,000 m . Topographical map grids are worked out in metres, with

182-608: Is also found on the seal of the Society of Jesus , the Catholic religious order that founded the university. The medieval crown stands for the Virgin and Trinity , symbolizing wisdom. Sogang University also has a famous slogan which is: Be as Proud of Sogang as Sogang is Proud of You (Korean: 그대 서강의 자랑이듯, 서강 그대의 자랑이어라). Admission to Sogang University is highly selective and nationally competitive. Sogang's freshman intake belongs to

208-507: Is headed by Administrator. Current Administrator is Hong-seop Park (2017). Mapo District was formed in 1944 from portions of Seodaemun and Yongsan Districts . The dong ( 동 ) structure was revised in 1985 and 2008. Roughly 53% of Mapo District's area is taken up by residences, many of which are high-rise apartment buildings. Much of the remaining area (43%) is greenspace, including the World Cup Park and additional parkland along

234-697: The Syngman Rhee government for the establishment of a liberal arts college . In January 1957 the Society of Jesus purchased a property of 67,075 pyong (217,323 sq. meters, 53 acres) at Nogosan, Sinsu-dong , Mapo-gu , Seoul . The site was prepared for construction of an Administration Building, which was completed in November 1959. Sogang College was opened in 1960 and was granted research university status in 1970. The 1979 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Mother Teresa visited Sogang in May 1981 and gave addresses in

260-567: The Digital Media City area, while large commercial districts have formed around Sinchon Station, Hongdae (Hongik University) Station, Hapjeong Station, and Mangwon Station. The economic strength of the area comes from the businesses and shops concentrated in these areas. In particular, the Hongdae Street area near Hongik University Station has grown into a major tourist destination since the 2020s, attracting visitors from around

286-573: The Han River, and can roughly be translated as "hemp ferry." Mapo District is one of the economically strong areas within Seoul. During Mayor Park Won-soon's administration, before the integration of acquisition and property taxes by Seoul's main office, Mapo's financial independence rate exceeded 50%. As of 2024, due to the impact of the integrated taxation of acquisition and property taxes, Mapo's financial independence rate has dropped to 28%. An office district has developed around Gongdeok Station and

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312-429: The Han River. In the 2008 revamping of the precinct ( dong ) administration, some smaller precincts were merged to form larger precincts, effectively reducing the number of precinct administrative offices. As a result, the number of precinct offices decreased to 16 from 24. However, addresses remained the same. These are the revamped administrative precincts: The name "Mapo" comes from the name of an old ferry across

338-478: The auditorium and at the basketball court, appealing for all to practice a charity that is universal. In 1984, the Korean Catholic Church celebrated its bicentennial. For the celebration, Pope John Paul II visited Korea on May 5, meeting with priests along with men and women religious in the gymnasium and with Korean intellectuals in the auditorium. On April 24, 1985, Sogang's 25th anniversary

364-490: The country, mostly among applicants who scored in the top 1 percent threshold of the national college entrance examination . Sogang's economics department has been recognized as one of the foremost in South Korea based on international scholarly journal publications. Sogang Korean Language Education Center (KLEC) was established in 1990 with the goal of popularizing and spreading the Korean language and Korean culture throughout

390-711: The cultural centers of Seoul, and was named one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world in 2016. There are eight high schools, including Seoul Girls' High School , along with 12 middle schools and 20 elementary schools serving the community. There are three special schools for disabled or industrial educations. Due to the presence of university students in the district, Mapo District offers a large variety of shopping and dining options. International schools: [REDACTED] Media related to Mapo-gu, Seoul at Wikimedia Commons Square kilometre The square kilometre ( square kilometer in American spelling; symbol: km )

416-401: The government by laying the groundwork of South Korea's rapid economic growth of South Korea . Due to these important engagements, a group of economists associated with the university and engaged in economic policy-making came to be called the "Sogang School." Based on its reputation, the institution has consistently drawn and attracted young talent of the highest intellectual caliber from around

442-568: The grid lines being 1,000 metres apart. In each case, the grid lines enclose one square kilometre. The area enclosed by the walls of many European medieval cities were about one square kilometre. These walls are often either still standing or the route they followed is still clearly visible, such as in Brussels , where the wall has been replaced by a ring road, or in Frankfurt , where the wall has been replaced by gardens. The approximate area of

468-469: The hole. Assuming a 6,000-metre (6,600 yd) 18-hole course, an area of 80 hectares (0.8 square kilometre) needs to be allocated for the course itself. Examples of golf courses that are about one square kilometre include: Sogang University Sogang University ( SU , Korean :  서강대학교 ; lit.  West River University) is a private research university in Seoul , South Korea . It

494-399: The old walled cities can often be worked out by fitting the course of the wall to a rectangle or an oval ( ellipse ). Examples include: Parks come in all sizes; a few are almost exactly one square kilometre in area. Here are some examples: Using the figures published by golf course architects Crafter and Mogford, a course should have a fairway width of 120 metres and 40 metres clear beyond

520-483: The percentages of employment in major companies measured by the Ministry of Education were 55.1%, 53.3% and 54.9% respectively for these years. The university has contributed significantly to the rapid economic growth of South Korea since the 1960s. Faculty members linked with Sogang have been deeply involved in shaping the country's future economic development model spearheaded through the top-level cabinet positions in

546-739: The southeast, Jung to the east, and Seodaemun and Eunpyeong to the north. Mapo is home to several universities and government buildings, and is well known for the Hongdae club district around Hongik University . Mapo is connected to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway 's Line 2 , Line 5 , and Line 6 , as well as the Airport Railroad , and the Korail Gyeongui-Jungang Line , which all pass through this district. The Seoul World Cup Stadium ,

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572-459: The top 1% of their high school academic performance in the country, as the university is widely regarded as one of the top private universities in addition to being one of the most prestigious elite schools in the country. However, the university's global ranking lags behind its esteemed national reputation and evaluation results because the institution has no medical school and fewer students enrolled compared to some other major Korean universities of

598-425: The world, with foreign consumer spending becoming a driving force of Mapo District's economy. It boasts excellent accessibility to both the central Jongno area and Yeongdeungpo/Yeouido districts. Gongdeok Station, in particular, has become a major transportation hub with the intersection of four different lines, causing real estate prices to skyrocket. Although the area, along with nearby Eunpyeong-gu and Seodaemun-gu,

624-524: Was commemorated, with Sogang's founder Fr. Geppert, SJ as a special guest. The cardinal red university color symbolizes love, the Holy Spirit , martyrdom , loyalty, and victory. The silver chevron comes from the first letter 'ㅅ' of 서강 (Sogang), representing the intellectual spirit of Sogang and an ivory tower . The "IHS" comes from the first letters of the Greek name Ιησους (ΙΗΣΟΥΣ) for Jesus and

650-646: Was established in 1960 by Fr. Theodore Geppert, SJ with the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus with the school being the oldest Jesuit institution of higher education in the country. At the initiative of the Catholic Hierarchy of Korea, Pope Pius XII gave assurance that a Catholic institution of higher learning would be established in Korea. In 1948 he entrusted the task to the Society of Jesus . In October 1954 Jesuit Fr. Theodore Geppert, SJ from Sophia University of Tokyo came to Korea in search of

676-522: Was notorious for haphazard development due to a lack of systematic planning since the 1960s, redevelopment efforts since the 2000s have elevated it to one of the top levels in Seoul’s real estate market. It is also part of the “Mayongseong” (Mapo, Yong-san, Seongdong) trio, a popular real estate term. The four subway lines are strategically located, providing excellent metro access throughout the district. Additionally, Hongdae (Hongik University) Station serves as

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