Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)’. 💡 Overview The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chonnam National University Medical Museum (전남대학교 의학박물관 (전남대학교 의과대학 구 본관))’. 💡 Overview Chonnam National University Medical Museum opened in 2021 at the previous main building for the university’s medical education department, used from 1952 to 1957. It is the oldest building within the university campus, while featuring…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘LEEKANGHA Art Museum (이강하미술관)’. 💡 Overview The LEEKANGHA Art Museum, opened in 2018, offers a range of exhibitions, educational programs, and a research center. Visitors can explore the life and art world of Lee Kang-ha in different eras through various exhibitions and gain a deeper understanding of art…

Opened in 1991, the Gwangju Arts Center is the cornerstone of culture and arts in Gwangju. It offers high-quality performances and exhibitions across various…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Museum of Gwangju Literature (광주문학관)’. 💡 Overview The Museum of Gwangju Literature offers a journey through Gwangju’s rich literary heritage, spanning from ancient times to the present day. Visitors can delve into the literature from the Mahan period, explore works from the 1920s and ’30s tied to the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yangnim Art Center (양림미술관)’. 💡 Overview Yangnim Art Center takes its name from its location in Yangnim-dong, the center of modern history and culture. Designed in hanok style, the building features exhibition rooms on each floor, offering both artists and visitors a creative space to connect and immerse…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Obang Choi Heung-jong Memorial Hall (오방 최흥종 기념관)’. 💡 Overview Obang Choi Heung-jong Memorial Hall is dedicated to Rev. Obang Choi Heung-jong who was also a Korean independence fighter and a social activist. His lifetime of sacrificing for others while improving the Gwangju neighborhood made him a true…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘GeumBong-Museum (시화문화마을 금봉미술관)’. 💡 Overview Opened in 2015, GeumBong-Museum has 291 art works of painter Park HaengBo. The museum also has various contemporary art works to further spread the knowledge of both traditional and contemporary art. It offer classes and exhibition to support the local art culture. 📋 Detailed…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Energy Park Haedammaru (광주에너지파크 해담마루)’. 💡 Overview Energy Park Haedammaru opened in September 28, 2021, to educate visitors on the importance of energy. By exhibiting new and renewable energy, as well as different experience programs, visitors are able to understand the importance of energy usage and how to save…