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Gwangju, located in the southwestern part of the Korean Peninsula, is the fifth largest city in Korea with a population of 1.3 million.
As a home to a great number of cultural artifacts from the Baekje Dynasty and the artistic and scholarly works of the Joseon Dynasty, the city is known as a mecca of culture and arts. Befitting its cultural background, Gwangju is where many famous scholars and artists were born. Most notably, it is the birthplace of pansori (traditional narrative singing), a unique musical genre unlike anything else in the world.
Gwangju's love of the arts is celebrated with the Gwangju Biennale, an international art festival that began in 1995 and has attracted some of Asia's and the world's most recognized modern artists. Gwangju is also famous for its food, in particular, its "traditional menu" featuring an assortment of hearty dishes guaranteed to leave an unforgettable impression on tastebuds.
Gwangju has also historically played a key role in Korean politics and in the march toward democracy.
Name: Gwangju World Cup Stadium
Location: Pungam-dong, Seogu, Gwangju
Capacity: 43,121 seats (football-only stadium)
Completion Date: November 13, 2001
Features
- Stadium roof covers 100% of the VIP seats, press areas, and 60% for the public seating
- Two large color scoreboard and three-tiered stand
- Construction began in November 1998 and completed in September 2001
¢º Tourist Attractions
Mudeungsan (mountain)
Mudeungsan stands in the center of Gwangju, where its thick forests offer rest and relaxation to the citizens of Gwangju. Rising 1,187 meters above sea level, it is famous for its beautiful landscape and fresh air.
Soswoewon (garden)
Soswoewon is a representative garden of the mid-Joseon Dynasty. Streams run down between the jagged rocks, eventually flowing into the pond. Set in harmony with the surrounding lush pine forests, the garden is reminiscent of a serene Oriental painting.
Unjusa (temple)
According to the legend, Buddhist monk named Doseonguksa (late Silla period) built Unjusa, building one thousand Buddhas and stone pagodas over night. Surrounded by thick forests, the various-sized stone Buddha images and pagodas create a mysterious atmosphere
Directories
Tourism Information Service
¡¤ General Tourism Information Center +82-62-525-9370
¡¤ Songjeongri Station Tourism Information Center +82-62-941-6301
¡¤ Gwangju Airport Tourism Information Center +82-62-942-6160
¡¤ Tourist Information Hotline +82-1330
¡¤ Gwangju Tourism Information Service
¡¤ ONE-STOP Service www.hodotour.com
Tourism and Reservation Service Sites for Transportation and Sightseeing Tours in the 10 Host Cities
¡¤ www.tour2korea.com
¡¤ www.lifeinkorea.com
¡¤ www.korea.net
Hospitals
¡¤ Chosun University Hospital +82-62-220-3114
¡¤ Chonnam National University Hospital +82-62-220-5114, +82-62-225-8330
¡¤ Dong-a Hospital +82-62-650-2500
¡¤ Eun Hospital +82-62-269-1500
¡¤ Hyeondae Jungang Clinic +82-62-373-6882
Transportation
¡¤ Gwangju Airport +82-62-940-0323
¡¤ Gwangju Station +82-62-524-7788
¡¤ Nam Gwangju Station +82-62-224-7781
¡¤ Hanam Station +82-62-952-3754
¡¤ Gwangju Terminal +82-62-360-8800
More detailed information is available on the following home page
Website: http://2002.gjcity.net/2002/main_eng
(Korean, English)
E-mail: 2002gwj@hanmir.com
Tel: +82-62-525-9370 (information center)
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