Gwangju: 광주광역시

Gwangju hosts the Biennale, an international contemporary art exhibition, and the Asia Culture Center. It is historically significant as the birthplace of the May 18th Democratic Uprising, commemorated by the May 18th National Cemetery and the 5.18 Memorial Park. The city offers beautiful parks like Mudeungsan National Park and cultural landmarks like the Gwangju Folk Museum.

Gwangju Basic Information

  • Special(Metropolitan) City/Province En:

    Gwangju
  • Special(Metropolitan) City/Province Ko:

    광주광역시

City/County/District in Gwangju

City En City Ko
Gwangsan-gu 광산구
Nam-gu 남구
Dong-gu 동구
Buk-gu 북구
Seo-gu 서구

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