History of Seo-gu
History of Seo-gu
During the Three Kingdoms period, Dalgubeol (達句伐) was merged into Silla and named Dalguhwa-hyeon (達句火縣), also known as Dalgubeol or Dalbul. Then, it was renamed to Daegu (大丘) in the 16th year of King Gyeongdeok (757) during Unified Silla. In the 9th year of King Hyeonjong's reign in Goryeo, Daegu was transferred to Gyeongsan-bu (京山府), and in the 21st year of King Injong's reign, a hyeonryeong (county magistrate) was appointed.
In the 1st year of King Sejong in Joseon Dynasty, four hyeons (counties) were integrated and elevated to Daegu-gun (大丘郡), and in the 12th year of King Sejo, it was promoted to Daegu-dohobu (大丘都護府). In the 26th year of King Yeongjo, scholar Lee Ryang-chae appealed for changing the Chinese character for Daegu (from 大丘 to 大邱). During the period of King Jeongjo and King Hyeonjong, both Chinese characters were used interchangeably, but after King Cheoljong, only Daegu (大邱) was used. On May 26, 1895, Daegu-dohobu was renamed to Daegu-bu (大邱府). Then, in accordance with the Local Autonomy Act in Aug. 15, 1949, Daegu-bu was renamed to Daegu-si (大邱市). On Jul. 1, 1981, Daegu-si was promoted to a direct-controlled city, and on Jan. 1, 1995, its name was changed to Daegu Metropolitan City. On Mar. 1, 1995, the entire Dalseong-gun regions were incorporated into Daegu Metropolitan City.
Seo-gu was established as Daegu-bu Seobu Branch Office (西部出張所) on Nov. 2, 1938, in accordance with the ordinance for branch office establishment. On Aug. 15, 1949, with the implementation of the Local Autonomy Act, it was renamed to Daegu-si Seobu Branch Office (西部出張所), and on Jan. 1, 1963, it was promoted to Seo-gu with the implementation of the district system.
On Jul. 1, 1983, a new district office building was constructed and moved to its current location. On Jan. 1, 1988, Dalseo-gu was newly established, and Seongdang-dong and all of Seongso regions, and certain parts of Naedang-dong were incorporated into Dalseo-gu. Then, after elevation as an autonomous district on May 1, 1988, Seo-gu began performing as a full-fledged local government.
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2000–Present
Jul. 1, 2022- Inauguration of Ryu Han-guk as elected district mayor, opening of the 9th District Council
Jul. 1, 2018- Inauguration of Ryu Han-guk as elected district mayor, opening of the 8th District Council
Jul. 1, 2014- Inauguration of Ryu Han-guk as elected district mayor, opening of the 7th District Council
Oct. 27, 2011- Inauguration of Kang Seong-ho as elected district mayor
Jul. 1, 2010- Inauguration of the 5th elected district mayor, opening of the 6th District Council
Jun. 5, 2008- Inauguration of Seo Jung-hyun as elected district mayor
Jul. 1, 2006- Inauguration of the 4th elected district mayor, opening of the 5th District Council
Jul. 1, 2002- Inauguration of the 3rd elected district mayor, opening of the 4th District Council
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1970~
1990Sep. 25, 1998- Merger of Sangi-dong and Jungni-dong into Sangjungi-dong
Jul. 1, 1998- Inauguration of the 2nd elected district mayor, opening of the 3rd District Council
Jan. 1, 1997- Merger of Naedang 2-dong and Naedang 3-dong into Naedang 2·3-dong, Bisan 2-dong and Bisan 3-dong into Bisan 2·3-dong, Wondae 1·2-ga-dong and Wondae 3-ga-dong into Wondae-dong respectively
Jul. 1, 1995- Inauguration of the first elected district mayor, opening of the 2nd District Council
Apr. 20, 1995- Partial incorporation of Dalseong-dong, Jung-gu, Gamsam-dong, Dalseo-gu, Jukjeon-dong and parts of Naedang and Jungni-dong into Dalseo-gu
Jan. 1, 1995- Renamed to Seo-gu in Daegu Metropolitan City
Sep. 1, 1992- Division of Pyeongri 5-dong into Pyeongri 5 and Pyeongri 6-dong/li>
May 1, 1988- Elevated to an autonomous district
Jan. 1, 1988- With the establishment of Dalseo-gu, partial incorporation of Naedang-dong, all areas of Seongseo and Seongdang-dong into Dalseo-gu. Changed Naedang 7-dong to Naedang 4-dong
Jan. 1, 1987- Incorporated parts of Wolseong-dong and Songhyeon-dong into Seongdang-dong and Bonri-dong, Seo-gu
Dec. 1, 1985- Divided Seongdang-dong into Seongdang-1 and Seongdang-2 dong; Naedang-6 dong into Naedang-6 and Naedang-7 dong; Sangjungni-dong into Sangi-dong and Jungni-dong respectively
Jul. 1, 1983- New construction and relocation of the district office (1230-9 Pyeongni-3 dong)
Mar. 3, 1983- Abolition of Seongseo Branch Office; establishment of Seongseo-3 dong in the area under Seongseo Branch Office
1982. 09. 01- Divided Naedang-1 dong into Naedang-1 and Naedang-6 dong; Pyeongri-3 dong into Pyeongri-3 and Pyeongri-5 dong;
- establishment of Bonri-dong in the area under Seongsu Branch Office
Jul. 1, 1981- Partial incorporation of Dalseo-eup intol Seo-gu with Daegu's elevation to autonomous district
- Establishment of Seongsu Branch Office
May 1, 1979- Divided Pyeongni 2-dong into Pyeongni 2-dong and Pyeongni 4-dong, Wondae-dong 1,2,3-ga to Wondae-dong 1,2-ga and Wondae-dong 3-ga
Jan. 1, 1979- Divided Bisan 5-dong into Bisan 5-dong and Bisan 7-dong, and Pyeongni 1-dong into Pyeongni 1-dong and Pyeongni 3-dong
Oct. 1, 1975- Incorporated Wondae-dong 4,5,6-ga, Nogok-dong, and Joya-dong to Buk-gu
Jul. 1, 1970- Divided Naedang-dong into Naedang-dong -1, -2, -3, -4, -5 ; and Bisan-dong into Bisan-dong -1, -2, -3, -4, -5
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until 1960s
Jan. 1, 1966- Divded Wondae-3 ga dong into -3, -4, -5, -6 ga dong
Dec. 1, 1963- Divided Wondae-dong into -1, -2, -3 ga dong
Jan. 1, 1963- Elevated Seobu Branch Office to Seo-gu
Jun. 12, 1951- Incorporated Joya-dong from Bukbu Branch Office into Seobu Branch Office
Aug. 15, 1949- Renamed to Daegu Seobu Branch Office
Nov. 2, 1938- Established Daegu-bu Seobu Branch Office (Dalseo-myeon)
