Namgu
Namgu, also romanized as Nam-gu, is a common toponym in South Korea. It literally means "South District," from nam meaning south and gu meaning district. The name is used for several city districts that lie in the southern part of their respective municipalities. In most cases, Namgu is one of several gu that divide a metropolitan city; each Namgu operates as an autonomous district with its own local government, responsible for services such as urban planning, housing, education administration, and public safety. The district is typically subdivided into dong neighborhoods for administrative purposes.
Notable examples include Nam-gu in Busan, Nam-gu in Daegu, Nam-gu in Gwangju, Nam-gu in Incheon, and Nam-gu
The name has become a standard part of Korean municipal organization since the rapid urbanization of the