Prior to June 30, 2023, Gunwi County was part of the
North Gyeongsang Province. Under legislation enacted on January 3, 2023, the county was incorporated into Daegu Metropolitan City on July 1, 2023. The incorporation was carried out at the request of Gunwi County, in return for permitting the relocation of
Daegu International Airport to Sobo-myeon, Gunwi County. == Administrative divisions ==