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sargaana Says: Heard its known for fishing and water sports. But, I didnt see any since I was there in winters. Restaurants along the lake. Gasa Literature Museum and Hwanbyeokdang pavilion are just nearby. I took a walk along the lake before it started snowing.
DSwede Says: This cemetery is the newly founded resting place for the hundreds of people who lost their lives during the May 18, 1980 "Democratic Uprising".The people of Gwangju rose to challenge due to oppression of the military's effort to establish a power hold and totalitarian...
sargaana Says: The private garden was built by Yang San-bo (a sixteenth-century scholar) when he retired into nature. It has a stream, an inner house, pond, waterfall, waterwheel and bamboo trees. Each structure was carefully located and had a specific meaning. Sanbo left a will: "Do not...
sargaana Says: One of the things Gwangju is famous for is its Kimchi (Koreans' favorite food made of cabbage). We had an experience of making Kimchi during Kimchi Festival.
sargaana Says: It was closed, but the gate-keeper and the lady at the office were kind enough to let me in.
sargaana Says: Graves of victims of uprising for democracy in 1980. Also, there are some monuments and a hall bearing photographs of all the victims.
sargaana Says: The collection on display includes several antiques from korean history
sargaana Says: Depicting culture and customs of Korea
sargaana Says: Several paintings and other pieces of art at display
sargaana Says: Gasa Literature, a form of old Korean verses, blossomed in Damyang during Joseon Dynasty. Several manuscripts on display. Hwanbyeokdang pavilion, built by a classical scholar, is also nearby.
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.
Dave & Mike's Speakeasy: One of the local ex-pat bars
DSwede Says: Like many of the ex-pat bars in Korea, most of the patrons here are 20's & 30's year olds who are teaching English. Dave & Mike's is no different.They have a decent food menu and drinks of all kinds. They also have a large projection TV and stage that can be used for special...
Truffaut: Some drinks and a take-home movie
DSwede Says: Truffaut is another unique find in Korea. This laid-back chill bar is less of a bar and more a hip-style art cafe.There are many books to choose from and several hundred DVD movies. The movies are offered two at a time to take home and return later. The only thing you have...
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: Supporters of Korean soccer team are called 'Red Devils'. We had a chance to join them in the exclusive enclosure (mostly clad in red). Shouts of "Haa-do (wave)" and the song "Oh pil (surely) seung (victory) Korea" reminded us of 2002 World Cup. This shot was taken at end of...
sargaana Says: Soccer match between Korea and Bahrain (11 Jul 2004). Korea won 2-0. The stadium was packed and crowd was going crazy.
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.
sargaana Says: Although loud music is quite usual in streets of downtown, this was a sort of dance competition outside Migliore department store (downtown).
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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