Introducing Gwangju
Gwangju may look like any other city with its shop-filled central area, an attractive riverside, busy restaurants, pubs and bars – all encircled by apartment blocks – but within this everyday exterior resides the heart of an artist and the soul of a revolutionary. Civic Gwangju emphasises the arts and the city has an important place in the history of Korea’s democracy and human-rights movement.
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Last updated: Sep 25, 2008
Thorn Tree forum discussion
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RE: South Korea - 2 weeks too long?
by cwbush83 22 May 2012
Given the interests you list, you'll have more to do in South Korea than you'll have time to do it. There's an abundance of temples (althoug…
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South Korea in October, wanna join me?
by bougainville 06 May 2012
Hi guys, I plan 2.5 weeks low budget escapade in South Korea this year -> 2nd-18th October (stiff date as I've already booked my tickets)…
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RE: Suggestions on what to see
by JameeGumb 22 February 2012
I second Jeonju and Gwangju as well. From what you said in your initial post, you've pretty much already hit the most exciting places…
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