City: Gwangju
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• Hangul: 광주광역시
• Hanja: 光州廣域市
• Revised Romanization: Gwangju-gwangyeoksi
• McCune-Reischauer: Kwangju-kwangyŏksi
Country: South Korea
Region: Honam
Districts: 5
Government• Mayor: Yoon Jang-hyeon (Democratic)
Area• Total: 501.24 km (193.53 sq mi)
Population (October, 2014)• Total: 1,477,780
• Density: 2,900/km (7,600/sq mi)
• Dialect: Jeolla
ISO 3166 code: KR-29
Flower: Royal Azalea
Tree: Ginkgo
Bird: Dove
GDP: US$ 36.7 billion
GDP per capita: US$ 24,520
Website: gwangju.go.kr
Top Things to do in Gwangju
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Gwangju, South Korea
June 25, 2021 Randal Brittian
Gwangju (Korean pronunciation: [kwaŋ.dʑu]) is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak in Muan County in 2005.
Restaurants in Gwangju
1. Statue of Peace
2. Statue of Peace
3. Statue of Peace
4. Statue of Peace
5. Statue of Peace
6. Statue of Peace
7. May 18th National Cemetery
200 Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61045 South Korea +82 62-266-5187 http://518.mpva.go.kr
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Reviewed By doctorryanm - Gwangju, South Korea
Take the 5.18 bus here. It is a very moving experience. It is very English friendly as there are tour guides all around. The 5.18 cemetery includes a 40 minute video presentation. It should take you about 2 hours there to see everything.
8. U.Square Cultural Center
9. Sajik Park & Observatory
49, Sajik-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju 61638 South Korea [email protected] http://www.namgu.gwangju.kr/index.es
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