Fun facts about Gwangju
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Gwangju was one of the administrative centers of Baekje during the Three Kingdoms period.
Gwangju
South Korea
Gwangju, formerly romanized as Kwangju, is South Korea's sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister.
From the “History” section
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Gwangju has a long history of voting for left-leaning politicians and is a stronghold for the liberal Democratic Party of Korea.
Gwangju
South Korea
Gwangju, formerly romanized as Kwangju, is South Korea's sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister.
From the “History” section
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One of the largest ethnic enclaves of Koryo-saram in South Korea is located in Gwangju.
Gwangju
South Korea
Gwangju, formerly romanized as Kwangju, is South Korea's sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister.
From the “Demographics” section
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Gwangju has an extensive system of public buses that traverse the city, with stop information available in Korean and English.
Gwangju
South Korea
Gwangju, formerly romanized as Kwangju, is South Korea's sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister.
From the “Transportation” section
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The Gwangju Biennale is a modern art festival that has been held every two years since 1995.
Gwangju
South Korea
Gwangju, formerly romanized as Kwangju, is South Korea's sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister.
From the “Tourism” section
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