Gwangju
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. Art abounds at every turn thanks to a wealth of museums, exhibitions and festivals that are bolstered by civic investment.
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Discover the best attractions in Gwangju from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in GwangjuMudeungsan National Park
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Attraction in GwangjuMay 18th National Cemetery - Attraction in GwangjuAsia Culture Centre
- Attraction in GwangjuGwangju Museum of Art
- Attraction in GwangjuUijae Museum of Korean Art
- Attraction in GwangjuGwangju Folk Museum
- Attraction in GwangjuGwangju National Museum
- Attraction in GwangjuDaein-sijang
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