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Gwangsan District (Gwangsan-gu) is a district, similar to a ward, situated in the city of Gwangju, South Korea. The total population of the district, as of September 2004, is 295,294, and the population density of the district is 1,085 per 1 km. [1] [2] Its area is about 45% of the city of Gwangju. [3]
- Gwangju National Museum
- Gwangju Museum of Art
- May 18th National Cemetery
- Asia Culture Center
- Sajik Park
- Gwangju National Science Museum
- Daein Market
- Chungjang-Ro
- Mudeungsan Jeungsimsa Temple
- 1913 Songjeong Station Market
In a suitably magnificent building, the Gwangju National Museum looks like a traditional palace, and sits at the top of a grand stairway. These galleries are a repository for artefacts from all over the metropolitan area and South Jeolla province. You can investigate prehistoric finds going back 66,000 years, and enthralling Bronze Age pieces from ...
Close to the Gwangju National Museum, at Jungoe Park, the Gwangju Museum of Art is home to the Biennale Exhibition Hall and moved into a new main building in 2007. The permanent exhibition, labelled with English descriptions, is large and diverse, taking in Korean and international painting, calligraphy, illustration, drawing, photography, decorati...
It seems difficult to believe now, but a generation ago democracy was non-existent in South Korea. There were no national elections for decades up to 1988, after dictator Park Chung-hee, who took over in a coup in 1961, imposed a new constitution in the early 70s. Park Chung-hee was assassinated in 1979, sparking a period of turmoil during which ti...
Opened in 2014 after 12 years of planning and construction, this modern and airy cultural centre in Gwangsan-dong, Dong-gu stages music and dance performances, contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, festivals and a wealth of events dedicated to Gwangju and Asian culture. The ACC was set up at the site of the South Jeolla Provinci...
Starting in the Three Kingdoms Period, between the 1st and 7th centuries CE, this hill in Gwangju’s south-eastern Yangnim-dong was an important shamanistic site. Cloaked in century-old woodland you can still see a stone altar platform to the State deities from this time. There’s also an assortment of modern monuments, including one to the sacrifice...
The Gwangju High-tech Science Industrial Complex in the very north of the city is the setting for the Gwangju National Science Museum. “Light” is the main theme at this striking metal-clad building completed in 2003 and topped with a glass dome. Inside, the World of Light is a fun introduction to the properties of light, while the Science and Art z...
Once Gwangju’s pantry, Daein Market suffered in the 1990s when large shopping marts arrived. This slump was arrested in 2008 when previously empty stores were turned into little art galleries for the Gwangju Biennale. Now, across six districts, there are art studios mixed in with all the things you would expect from a busy Korean market, like fish,...
The city’s prime shopping and entertainment street was also ground zero for the Gwangju Democratization Movement in May 1980 and so is charged with a certain atmosphere, as well as being one of the best places to go shopping in South Korea. Come to see what styles the cool kids are rocking, on a street stacked with malls and clothes stores, as well...
Climbing the western slope of Mount Mudeung you’ll arrive at this Jogye Order Buddhist temple, which has an eventful history beginning in the 6th century, in the time of the Silla Kingdom. Jeungsimsa Temple has endured a couple of catastrophes in its day, at the hands of the Japanese in the invasions of the late 16th-century, and then during the Ko...
Like Daein Market this historic shopping street over the road from Gwangju Songjeong Station had experienced tough times until it was brought back to life as a trendy hangout in 2016. The buildings along the route were given a sharp retro look, and now cafes, pop-up stores and quirky speciality food shops sit among long-established businesses selli...
Jul 22, 2024 · Gwangju, known as the "City of Light" (광주, 光州), is a lively city in the South Jeolla province of Korea. It's full of youthful energy and artistic creativity, known within Korea as a hub of art and culture. Strolling through 'Geumnam-ro,' you'll see trendy Korean fashion and enjoy a more modern vibe than you'd expect from a ...
Gwangju Koryoin Village (Korean: 광주고려인마을) is an enclave of Koryo-saram (ethnic Koreans of the former Soviet Union) in Wolgok-dong , Gwangsan District, Gwangju, South Korea. [1] Along with Ansan's Ttaetgol Village , it is one of the largest communities of Koryo-saram in the country. [ 2 ]
Gwangsan-gu is... one of the five autonomous districts and covers half of the area of Gwangju. It is located in the northwest of Gwangju, neighboring Hampyeong County, Jangseong County, and Naju City in South Jeolla Province.
Jul 5, 2022 · Are you planning a trip through South Korea and wondering whether you should stop in Gwangju? Gwangju is distinguished not only by its culture and landscapes but also by tragedy. While this picturesque location is surrounded by gorgeous mountains and is recognized for its exquisite temples, this place hasn’t always been so peaceful.
Feb 21, 2023 · It is home to Korea’s long history and culture along the Han River, the lure of lakeside comfort, and an excellent vision for the future. If you love a peaceful atmosphere in South Korea, Gwangju is your best choice besides luxurious and busy cities such as Seoul, Busan, and Incheon.
