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ABOUT GWANGJU

KDJ Convention
Center

ACC
(Asia Culture Center)© 김영태

Mudeungsan
National Park© 최정삼

Gwangju
River

Gwangju Civic
Center

Gwangjuho
Lake Eco Park

Gwangju
Biennale

Gwangju
Folly

1913 Songjeong
Station Market

Wolbongseowon

Soswaewon,
Damyang

Gwanbangjerim Forest,
Damyang

  • The Hub of Asian Cultures and Global Arts, Gwangju the City of Elegance Gwangju has been reborn as a cultural capital of Korea and a cultural hub of Asia, hosting the Gwangju Biennale and Design Biennale, a world-class festival in the field of contemporary art and design. The Asia Cultural Center opened in November 2015, and the nation's longest project (2003-2023) is underway to firmly establish Gwangju as an Asian cultural hub. The city also hosted the Universiade Gwangju 2015, a productive event and a cultural festival with youths from around the world.
  • Sacred Land of Democratization, Gwangju the City of Righteousness The May 18 Democratic Movement, protesting against the tyranny of the military regime, had a profound impact on democratization movements in Asian countries seeking freedom and justice from dictatorships. The May 18 Democratic Archive was listed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register on May 25, 2011 in recognition for its world historical value. In May 2020, May 18 was designated as a local public holiday to mark the 40th anniversary of the Democratic Movement.
  • Region of Traditional Gardens, Gwangju the Heritage City Traditional gardens in Korea have diverse cultural and historical values, preserving the then phases of the times and life, and culture and art. They express a beautiful harmony of natural and artificial structures. Gwangju is where the gardens of Korea originate from during the Joseon period and is home to the privately-owned Soswaewon Garden that preserves the beauty of traditional Korea. Soswaewon Garden presents itself as a clean and transparent garden where the righteous enjoy the life surrounded by a bamboo grove.
  • Habitat of Ecological and Geological Wonders, Gwangju the Nature City Mudeungsan Mountain is one of the major symbolic landmarks of Gwangju as it holds the spirit of the Namdo people. The pale pink azaleas and rhododendrons are in full bloom in spring, the leaves and silver grass on the ridges in the autumn, and the legends of the winter mountain add to the spirit and the scenery of Mudeungsan Mountain. Bingwoldang is the name of the auditorium at Wolbong Seowon. Hwangryong River provides a good environment for birds, and endangered species like herons and egrets coming in to breed. In particular, the wet fog formed in the Hwangryong River creates a beautiful, mysterious atmosphere.
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