sargaana Says: Gwangju International Center (GIC) holds a foreigner's night every year. Last year, it was September. A good chance to taste food and meet people from several countries.
Ethnic Bar: Chill atmosphere and relaxing drinks
DSwede Says: Ethnic bar is a unique style place in Korea. It is in the basement level of the building. The lighting is dim, but is softly lit with candles all around the area.There is a small reflection pool in the center, with candles and small plants decorating the entire area. The...
Wolchulsan - Just a hop, skip and a jump away.
skootter01 Says: Wolchulsan is a small mountain about an hour out of Gwangju. You can get there by bus via the town of Yeong-am. In Yeong-am you will have to transfer to a city bus that will take you out to the trailhead. Don't worry, it's fairly easy to do and the desk staff is helpful,...
sargaana Says: Also called Mudeung Park. There is a cable car ride that goes up the mountain. Also, a track goes along the cable car. There is a view-point at the top. You can view the whole city.
MEdelmann Says: Today many korean lives in apartment complexes. And there are many churches all over the country .... because the most part of the koreans are christians.
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A: Read the section on Korea in BLOWBACK by Chambers Johnson and you will get an idea. The 80s were not good times for Kwangju- in 1980 at least 3,000 civilians were...
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Once went for a hike close to Chosun university. Stayed there till sunset. World Cup Stadium can be seen far in the scene.
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The most open-minded city of Korea

Gwangju is a great city in Korea in my opinion. Most likely due to the violent past of the city, it has kept in its mind the freedoms that it faught for. Therefore I find the people of Gwangju to be...
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Historically speaking, Kwangju is famous for politcal upheaval. Here is a peaceful demonstration outside the Kwangju train station, 2002.
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