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Gwangju. / 35.16528°N 126.84861°E / 35.16528; 126.84861. Gwangju [a] ( Korean: [kwaŋ.dʑu] ⓘ ), previously known as Kōshū during Japanese rule, is South Korea 's sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister.
- 501.24 km² (193.53 sq mi)
- South Korea
- +82-61
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Jul 5, 2022 · A crucial stage in South Korea’s fight for democracy was the Gwangju Uprising of May 18–27, 1980. During this massacre, the people of Gwangju participated in a violent resistance against the martial government of Chun Doo-hwa. Who had taken power in a coup, after protesting teenagers were brutally beaten by soldiers.
2. Important Korean history. May 18 National Cemetery commemorates the lives lost during the Gwangju Uprising of 1980. Gwangju citizens took a stand against the military when college students demonstrating against the martial law government were fired upon, killed, and beaten by government troops.
- Gwangju National Museum. In a suitably magnificent building, the Gwangju National Museum looks like a traditional palace, and sits at the top of a grand stairway.
- Gwangju Museum of Art. 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.
- May 18th National Cemetery. 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.
- Asia Culture Center (ACC) 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.
Apr 17, 2024 · Gwangju is a metropolitan city in southwestern South Korea. It has the status of a metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government, with administrative status equal to that of a province. An old city bordering the mountainous area of South Jeolla province, Gwangju is located at the foot of Mount Mudeung.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Jun 9, 2020 · Gwangju Park. Gwangju Park is a serene, peaceful area right in the middle of the city. The park itself is designed in the shape of a turtle! It’s not a huge park but it’s full of flowers, trees, and shaded areas making it a popular relaxation spot. At Gwangju Park you will also find a Memorial Pavilion, Citizen Hall, and the Gwangju Folk ...
Gwangju (광주), Korea's sixth-largest city, is defined by its powerful political history and reverence for creativity. Often considered the birthplace of Korean democracy, the effects of the May 18 Democratic Uprising – a 1980 mass protest against South Korea's then-authoritarian military government – remain a strong part of the city's identity.
