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List of constituencies of the National Assembly of South Korea

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South Korean National Assembly constituencies
CategoryElectoral district
LocationSouth Korea
Number300 (as of 2024)
Populations111,554 (Gangseo, Busan) - 242,617 (Gwanak A)
Government

The National Assembly of South Korea currently has 300 constituencies of which 254 are geographic constituencies that elect a single member using the plurality (first past the post) voting system to represent a geographic region, the remaining 46 members are elected using a semi-mixed member proportional representation system.[1][2] Elections were last held for all 300 constituencies during the 2024 South Korean legislative election.

Geographic constituencies

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Seoul (48)

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Constituency Electorate (2024) Subdivision (Administrative Districts)[3]
Jongno Decrease126,041 At large
Jung–Seongdong A Decrease180,528 Wangsimni, Wangsimni-Doseon, Majang, Sageun, Hangdang, Eungbong, Seongsu, Songjeong, Yongdap
Jung–Seongdong B Decrease177,422 Jung district at large, Geumho, Oksu
Yongsan Decrease188,998 At large
Gwangjin A Decrease150,187 Gunja, Junggok, Neung, Gwangjang, Guui 2nd
Gwangjin B Decrease151,508 Hwayang, Jayang, Guui 1st, Guui 3rd
Dongdaemun A Decrease151,861 Yongsin, Jegi, Cheongnyangni, Hoegi, Hwigyeong, Imun
Dongdaemun B Decrease154,549 Jeonnong, Dapsimni, Jangan
Jungnang A Decrease156,202 Myeonmok, Sangbong 2nd, Mangu 3rd
Jungnang B Decrease188,139 Sangbong 1st, Junghwa, Muk, Mangu main, Sinnae
Seongbuk A Decrease195,813 Seongbuk (dong), Samseon, Dongseon, Donam 2nd, Anam, Bomun, Jeongneung, Gireum 1st
Seongbuk B Decrease178,667 Donam 1st, Gireum 2nd, Jongam, Wolgok, Jangwi, Seokgwan
Gangbuk A Decrease132,265 Beon 1st, Beon 2nd, Suyu, Ui, Insu
Gangbuk B Decrease128,295 Samyang, Mia, Songjung, Songcheon, samgaksan, Beon 3rd
Dobong A Decrease136,836 Chang, Ssangmun 1st, Ssangmun 3rd
Dobong B Decrease138,197 Dobong (dong), Ssangmun 2nd, Ssangmun 4th, Banghak
Nowon A Increase224,187 Wolgye, Gongneung, Hagye, Junggye Bon, Junggye 2nd, Junggye 3rd
Nowon B Increase211,043 Junggye 1st, Junggye 4th, Sanggye
Eunpyeong A Increase219,044 Nokbeon, Eungam, Yeokchon, Sinsa, Jeungsan, Susaek
Eunpyeong B Decrease195,270 Bulgwang, Galhyeon, Gusan, Daejo, Jingwan
Seodaemun A Decrease130,042 Chonyeon, Bugahyeon, Chunghyeon, Sinchon, Yeonhui, Hongje 1st, Hongje 2nd
Seodaemun B Increase141,489 Hongje 3rd, Hongeun, Namgajwa, Bukgajwa
Mapo A Increase157,500 Ahyeon, Gongdeok, Dohwa, Yongang, Daehung, Yeomni, Sinsu
Mapo B Decrease182,761 Seogang, Seogyo, Hapjeong, Mangwon, Yeonnam, Seongsan, Sangam
Yangcheon A Decrease195,448 Mok, Sinjeong 1st~2nd, Sinjeong 6th~7th
Yangcheon B Decrease175,761 Sinwol, Sinjeong 3rd~4th
Gangseo A Decrease168,119 Balsan, Ujangsan(Fmr. Hwagok 5th and Balsan 2nd), Hwagok 1st~3rd, Hwagok 8th
Gangseo B Decrease171,060 Gayang 1st~2nd, Gonghang, Deungchon 3rd, Banghwa
Gangseo C Decrease158,668 Gayang 3rd, Deungchon 1st~2nd, Yeomchang, Hwagok main, Hwagok 4th, Hwagok 6th
Guro A Decrease205,069 Gocheok, Gaebong, Oryu, Sugung, Hang
Guro B Decrease141,985 Sindorim, Guro (dong), Garibong
Geumcheon Decrease207,518 At large
Yeongdeungpo A Increase193,458 Yeongdeunpo (dong), Dangsan, Dorim, Mullae, Yangpyeong, Singil 3rd
Yeongdeungpo B Increase141,494 Yeouido, Singil 1st, Singil 4th~7th, Daerim
Dongjak A Decrease180,193 Noryangjin, Sangdo 2nd~4th, Daebang, Sindaebang
Dongjak B Decrease158,571 Sangdo 1st, Heukseok, Sadang
Gwanak A Decrease242,617 Bongcheon (Statutory dong, At-large), Namhyeon, Sillim (Administrative dong)
Gwanak B Decrease204,556 Sillim (Statutory, Excpet Administrative Sillim-dong)
Seocho A Decrease154,336 Jamwon, Banpo, Bangbae main, Bangbae 1st, Bangbae 4th
Seocho B Increase232,128 Seocho (dong), Bangbae 2nd~3rd, Yangje, Naegok
Gangnam A Decrease156,085 Sinsa, Nonhyeon, Apgujeong, Cheongdam, Yeoksam
Gangnam B Increase168,269 Gaepo, Segok, Irwon, Suseo
Gangnam C Decrease143,901 Samseong, Daechi, Dogok
Songpa A Decrease151,559 Pungnap, Bangi, Oryun Songpa (dong), Jamsil 4th, Jamsil 6th
Songpa B Decrease191,803 Seokchon, Samjeon, Garak 1st, Munjeong 2nd, Jamsil main, Jamsil 2nd~3rd, Jamsil 7th
Songpa C Increase220,953 Geoyeo, Macheon, Ogeum, Garak main, Garak 2nd, Munjeong 1st, Jangji, Wirye
Gangdong A Decrease199,231 Gangil, Sangil, Myeongil, Godeok, Amsa
Gangdong B Increase198,766 Cheonho, Seongnae, Dunchon, Gil

Busan (18)

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Constituency name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Jung–Yeongdo Decrease132,866 All of Jung District, Busan and Yeongdo District
Seo–Dong Decrease172,850 All of Seo District, Busan and Dong District, Busan
Busanjin A Increase160,658 Northern part of Busanjin District
Busanjin B Increase161,857 Southern part of Busanjin District
Dongnae Decrease230,465 All of Dongnae District
Nam Steady223,869 All of Nam District, Busan
Buk A Steady121,889 Southern part of Buk District, Busan
Buk B Steady117,612 Northern part of Buk District, Busan
Haeundae A Decrease185,494 Southern coastal part of Haeundae District
Haeundae B Decrease141,382 Northern inland part of Haeundae District
Saha A Increase131,310 Northern part of Saha District
Saha B Decrease130,588 Southern part of Saha District, Busan
Geumjeong Decrease192,113 All of Geumjeong District, northern Busan
Gangseo Steady111,554 All of Gangseo District, western Busan
Yeonje Increase184,060 All of Yeonje District, central Busan
Suyeong Decrease155,728 All of Suyeong District, central Busan
Sasang Decrease181,823 All of Sasang District, central Busan
Gijang Increase146,425 All of Gijang County, north-eastern Busan

Daegu (12)

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Constituency Name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Jung–Nam Increase204,639 All of Jung District and Nam District central and southern Daegu
Dong–Gunwi A Increase145,881 Southern part of Dong District eastern Daegu
Dong–Gunwi B Increase174,984 Northern part of Dong District and Gunwi County, eastern Daegu
Seo Decrease149,953 All of Seo District, western Daegu
Buk A Decrease152,872 Southern part of Buk District, northern Daegu
Buk B Increase208,180 Northern part of Buk District, northern Daegu
Suseong A Decrease201,088 Northern part of Suseong District, eastern Daegu
Suseong B Decrease143,624 Southern part of Suseong District, eastern Daegu
Dalseo A Decrease134,682 Western part of Dalseo District, western Daegu
Dalseo B Decrease195,189 Southern part of Dalseo District, western Daegu
Dalseo C Decrease124,723 Eastern part of Dalseo District, western Daegu
Dalseong Increase214,642 All of Dalseong County, non continuous district in western and southern Daegu
Constituency Name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Jung–Ganghwa–Ongjin Increase211,775 Central Incheon, North west coast from Incheon Airport to the DMZ and Ongjin Islands
Dong–Michuhol A Increase225,741 All of Eastern District and northern part of Michuhol District Incheon
Dong–Michuhol B Decrease185,368 Southern part of Michuhol District, Incheon
Yeonsu A Increase166,126 Eastern part of Yeonsu District, Incheon
Yeonsu B Decrease156,982 Western part of Yeonsu District, Incheon
Namdong A Decrease208,476 Southern part of Namdong District, Incheon
Namdong B Decrease215,847 Northern part of Namdong District, Incheon
Bupyeong A Decrease229,074 Southern part of Bupyeong District, Incheon
Bupyeong B Increase206,143 Northern part of Bupyeong District, Incheon
Gyeyang A Increase120,600 Southern part of Gyeyang District, Incheon
Gyeyang B Decrease127,351 Northern part of Gyeyang District, Incheon
Seo A Decrease174,282 Southern part of Western District, Incheon
Seo B Decrease167,373 Central part of Western District, Incheon
Seo C Steady179,572 Northern part of Western District, Incheon
Constituency Name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Dong–Nam A Decrease136,736 Most of Southern District, Gwangju
Dong–Nam B Increase133,090 All of Eastern District and eastern part of southern district, Gwangju
Seo A Decrease124,977 Northern part of Western District, Gwangju
Seo B Decrease118,893 Southern part of Western District, Gwangju
Buk A Increase158,463 Eastern part of Northern District, Gwangju
Buk B Decrease202,572 Western part of Northern District, Gwangju
Gwangsan A Decrease138,064 Southern part of Gwangsan District
Gwangsan B Increase186,787 Northern Part of Gwangsan District
Constituency name Electorate (2024) Geographical area
Dong Decrease190,412 All of Eastern District, Daejeon
Jung Decrease195,348 All of Central District, Daejeon
Seo A Decrease212,533 Southern part of Western District, Daejeon
Seo B Decrease183,839 Northern part of Western District, Daejeon
Yuseong A Increase159,614 Southern part of Yuseong District, Daejeon
Yuseong B Increase144,975 Northern part of Yuseong District, Daejeon
Daedeok Decrease149,618 All of Daedeok District, northern Daejeon

Ulsan (6)

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Constituency Name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Jung Decrease179,055 All of Central District Ulsan
Nam A Decrease139,853 Western part of Southern District, Ulsan
Nam B Decrease123,722 Eastern part of Southern District, Ulsan
Dong Decrease127,134 All of Eastern District, Ulsan
Buk Increase176,056 All of Northern District, Ulsan
Ulju Increase188,440 All of Ulju County, western Ulsan
Constituency Name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Sejong A Increase171,472 Southern and Western part of Sejong City
Sejong B Increase129,759 Northern part of Sejong City
Constituency Name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Suwon A Increase200,396 Northern Suwon
Suwon B Increase213,733 Western Suwon
Suwon C Increase182,482 Central Suwon
Suwon D Decrease201,075 Eastern Suwon
Suwon E Decrease227,030 Southern Suwon
Seongnam Sujeong Increase209,986 All of Sujeong District, northern Seongnam
Seongnam Jungwon Decrease186,583 All of Jungwon District, eastern Seongnam
Seongnam Bundang A Increase214,158 Northern part of Bundang District, southern Seongnam
Seongnam Bundang B Decrease182,451 Southern part of Bundag District, southern Seongnam
Uijeongbu A Decrease177,927 Western part of Uijeongbu
Uijeongbu B Increase222,648 Eastern part of Uijeongbu
Anyang Manan Decrease203,664 All of Manan District, Anyang
Anyang Dongan A Decrease138,721 Northern part of Dongan District, north-eastern Anyang
Anyang Dongan B Increase129,800 Southern part of Dongan District, south-eastern Anyang
Bucheon A Increase232,632 Northern part of Bucheon City
Bucheon B Decrease214,471 Western part of Bucheon City
Bucheon C Increase233,948 Southern part of Bucheon City
Gwangmyeong A Decrease113,596 Northern part of Gwangmyeong
Gwangmyeong B Decrease125,172 Southern part of Gwangmyeong
Pyeongtaek A Decrease166,864 Northern part of Pyeongtaek
Pyeongtaek B Decrease159,378 Western part of Pyeongtaek
Pyeongtaek C Steady171,693 Southern part of Pyeongtaek
Dongducheon–Yangju–Yeoncheon A Steady218,378 Yangju city (excluding Nam-myeon and Eunhyeon-myeon)
Dongducheon–Yangju–Yeoncheon B Steady125,278 All of Dongducheon, northern Yangju, all of Yeoncheon County
Ansan A Steady170,398 Southern Ansan
Ansan B Steady197,297 Eastern Ansan
Ansan C Steady181,427 Western Ansan
Goyang A Increase228,942 North-east Goyang
Goyang B Increase229,773 South-eastern Goyang
Goyang C Increase236,926 central Goyang
Goyang D Decrease227,947 western Goyang
Uiwang–Gwacheon Increase202,961 Uiwang and Gwacheon cities- south of Seoul between Anyang and Seongnam
Guri Decrease161,475 Guri city
Namyangju A Increase180,754 North-western Namyangju
Namyangju B Increase208,484 North-eastern Namyangju
Namyangju C Increase225,084 Southern Namyangju
Osan Increase193,088 Osan City south of Suwon
Siheung A Increase221,338 Northern Siheung
Siheung B Increase212,474 Southern Siheung
Gunpo Decrease226,042 Gunpo north-west of Suwon
Hanam A Steady144,860 Northern Hanam
Hanam B Steady127,378 Southern Hanam
Yongin A Increase225,977 South East of Yongin city- all of Cheoin District
Yongin B Increase229,759 Northern Yongin city parts of Suji district
Yongin C Decrease220,492 Western Yongin city, part of Suji District
Yongin D Increase223,886 Central Yongin City- parts of Giheung District and parts of Suji district
Paju A Increase226,611 South and West Paju next to North Korea
Paju B Increase192,812 North and East Paju next to North Korea
Icheon Increase188,859 Icheon city and surrounding area.
Anseong Increase165,008 Anseong city and surrounding area
Gimpo A Increase186,282 East Gimpo
Gimpo B Increase209,555 West Gimpo and surrounding area
Hwaseong A Increase221,628 Western Hwaseong and surrounding area
Hwaseong B Decrease169,135 Southeastern Hwaseong
Hwaseong C Decrease207,233 Central Hwaseong
Hwaseong D Steady164,120 Northeastern Hwaseong
Gwangju A Increase163,581 North of Gwangju, Gyeonggi
Gwangju B Increase170,215 South of Gwangju, Gyeonggi
Pocheon–Gapyeong Decrease183,868 Pocheon and Gapyeong County in the north-east of Gyeonggi province
Yeoju–Yangpyeong Increase211,775 Yeoju City and Yangpyeong County in the south-east of Gyeonggi province
Constituency Names Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Chuncheon–Cheorwon–Hwacheon–Yanggu A Increase196,972 Southern Chuncheon City and surrounding rural area.
Chuncheon–Cheorwon–Hwacheon–Yanggu B Decrease124,089 Northern Chuncheon City and Cheorwon County, Hwacheon County and Yanggu County in north western Gangwon
Wonju A Increase159,375 West Wonju city
Wonju B Increase148,344 East Wonju city
Gangneung Decrease183,878 Gangneung City
Donghae–Taebaek–Samcheok–Jeongseon Decrease196,849 Donghae City, Taebaek City, Samcheok City and Jeongseon County in south-east Gangwon province.
Sokcho–Goseong–Yangyang–Inje Increase148,964 Sokcho City, Inje County, Goseong County and Yangyang County in north-east Gangwon Province
Hongcheon–Hoengseong–Yeongwol–Pyeongchang Decrease173,056 Hongcheon County, Hoengseong County, Yeongwol County and Pyeongchang County
Constituency Name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Cheongju Sangdang Increase169,036 All of Sangdang District eastern Cheongju City
Cheongju Seowon Decrease161,145 All of Seowon District southern Cheongju City
Cheongju Heungdeok Increase231,288 All of Heungdeok District western Cheongju City
Cheongju Cheongwon Increase158,647 All of Cheongwon District northern Cheongju City
Chungju Increase181,005 Chungju City
Jecheon–Danyang Decrease139,768 Jecheon City and Danyang County
Boeun–Okcheon–Yeongdong–Goesan Decrease146,169 Boeun County, Okcheon County, Yeongdong County and Goesan County
Jeungpyeong–Jincheon–Eumseong Increase185,137 Jeungpyeong County, Jincheon County and Eumseong County
Constituency Name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Cheonan A Increase216,611 Parts of Dongnam District eastern Cheonan
Cheonan B Decrease182,191 Parts of Seobuk District northern and western Cheonan
Cheonan C Increase154,083 Parts and Dongnam and Seobuk District southern Cheonan
Gongju–Buyeo–Cheongyang Decrease174,418 Gongju City, Buyeo County and Cheongyang County
Boryeong–Seocheon Decrease128,959 Boryeong City and Seocheon County
Asan A Decrease125,706 Western Asan
Asan B Increase160,464 Eastern Asan and surrounding areas
Seosan–Taean Increase204,098 Seosan City and Taean County
Nonsan–Gyeryong–Geumsan Decrease180,091 Nonsan City, Gyeryong City and Geumsan County
Dangjin Increase143,594 Dangjin City
Hongseong–Yesan Decrease154,563 Hongseong County and Yesan County
Constituency name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Jeonju A Increase163,995 parts of Wansan District south-east Jeonju
Jeonju B Increase166,404 parts of Wansan District south-west Jeonju
Jeonju C Decrease212,820 all of Deokjin District north Jeonju
Gunsan–Gimje–Buan A Steady214,985 Gunsan city (excluding Daeya-myeon and Hoehyeon-myeon)
Gunsan–Gimje–Buan B Steady124,423 parts of Gunsan, all of Gimje and Buan County
Iksan A Decrease117,493 western Iksan city
Iksan B Decrease116,493 eastern Iksan city
Jeongeup–Gochang Decrease137,963 Jeongeup City and Gochang County
Namwon–Jangsu–Imsil–Sunchang Steady133,870 Namwon City, Jangsu County, Imsil County and Sunchang County
Wanju–Jinan–Muju Steady128,570 Wanju County, Jinan County, and Muju County
Constituency Name Electorate (2024) Geographical area
Mokpo Decrease181,418 Mokpo City
Yeosu A Increase120,250 Eastern Yeosu City
Yeosu B Decrease114,061 Western Yeosu City
Suncheon–Gwangyang–Gokseong–Gurye A Decrease191,614 Almost all of Suncheon City
Suncheon–Gwangyang–Gokseong–Gurye B Increase218,521 Part of Suncheon City, all of Gwangyang City, Gokseong County and Gurye County
Naju–Hwasun Increase154,071 Naju City and Hwasun County
Damyang–Hampyeong–Yeonggwang–Jangseong Decrease151,967 Damyang County, Hampyeong County, Yeonggwang County and Jangseong County northern Jeonnam
Goheung–Boseong–Jangheung–Gangjin Decrease151,441 Goheung County, Boseong County, Jangheung County and Gangjin County southern Jeonam
Haenam–Wando–Jindo Decrease124,718 Haenam County, Wando County and Jindo County south western Jeonam
Yeongam–Muan–Sinan Increase156,151 Yeongam County, Muan County and Sinan County
Constituency name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Pohang Buk Decrease228,023 All of North District, Pohang
Pohang Nam–Ulleung Decrease203,445 All of South District, Pohang and Ulleung County
Gyeongju Decrease217,609 All of Gyeongju south-east Gyeongbuk
Gimcheon Decrease118,478 All of Gimcheon western Gyeongbuk
Andong–Yecheon Decrease181,285 All of Andong city and Yecheon County
Gumi A Decrease173,050 Southern Gumi
Gumi B Increase164,338 Northern Gumi and surrounding area
Yeongju–Yeongyang–Bonghwa Steady129,648 Yeongju City, Yeongyang County, and Bonghwa County
Yeongcheon–Cheongdo Decrease128,322 Yeongcheon City and Cheongdo County
Sangju–Mungyeong Decrease144,308 Sangju City and Mungyeong City in north-western Gyeongbuk
Gyeongsan Increase231,226 Gyeongsan City east of Daegu.
Uiseong–Cheongsong–Yeongdeok–Uljin Steady141,262 Uiseong County, Cheongsong County, Yeongdeok County, and Uljin County in central Gyeongbuk
Goryeong–Seongju–Chilgok Decrease160,408 Goryeong County, Seongju County and Chilgok County west of Daegu
Constituency Name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Changwon Uichang Decrease182,326 Uichang District northern Changwon City
Changwon Seongsan Increase208,594 Seongsan District central Changwon City
Changwon Masanhappo Increase155,430 Masanhappo District, south-west Changwon City
Changwon Masanhoewon Decrease156,812 Masanhoewon District, west Changwon City
Changwon Jinhae Increase158,141 Jinhae District, south Changwon City
Jinju A Increase167,725 Western Jinju City
Jinju B Decrease121,959 Eastern Jinju City
Tongyeong–Goseong Decrease147,305 Tongyeong City and Goseong County southern Gyeongnam
Sacheon–Namhae–Hadong Decrease169,430 Sacheon City, Namhae County and Hadong County southern Gyeongnam
Gimhae A Increase222,271 Northern Gimhae city
Gimhae B Increase223,355 Southern Gimhae City
Miryang–Uiryeong–Haman–Changnyeong Decrease218,917 Milyang City, Uiryeong County, Haman County and Changnyeong County
Geoje Decrease191,224 Geoje Island off the south coast of Gyeongnam
Yangsan A Decrease151,262 Western part of Yangsan City, north of Busan
Yangsan B Increase146,338 Eastern part of Yangsan City, north of Busan
Sancheong–Hamyang–Geochang–Hapcheon Decrease154,837 Sancheong County, Hamyang County, Geochang County and Hapcheon County western Gyeongbuk
Constituency Name Electorate (2024) Geographical Area
Jeju A Increase213,825 west Jeju City, north-west Jeju Island
Jeju B Increase194,949 east Jeju City, north-east Jeju Island
Seogwipo Increase155,750 Seogwipo City, southern Jeju Island

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