May 18 Democracy Square (5.18 민주광장)
Korea · 38, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Address
38, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
38, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Overview
Stretching from the former Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City Government Office to the Geumnam-ro area, this famous plaza is where the landmark May 18th Democratic Uprising took place. In May 1980, the Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City Provincial Government office building was the headquarters of the civil resistance movement and the scene of a number of rallies. The plaza has been officially known as the May 18 Democracy Square since 1996.
Location
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Info: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-613-2082
Best Time to Visit
South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-613-2082
• For more info: +82-62-613-2082
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