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Ex-MMCA director takes helm of Gwangju Biennale Foundation

Korea Times 18 Jul 2025
Youn Bum-mo, former director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), has been named the new president of the Gwangju Biennale Foundation.
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Fire breaks out inside operating room at major hospital in Gwangju

Yonhap News 14 Jul 2025
GWANGJU, July 14 (Yonhap) -- A fire broke out Monday inside an operating room at ....
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TXT Hosts Charity Concert in Gwangju to Benefit Local Community

The Times of India 10 Jul 2025
The Birth of a True Charity Concert with Full Revenue Donation The upcoming event by global K-pop idol group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) in Gwangju on the 10th is gaining attention as a genuine charity concert that goes beyond a simple fan meeting.
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[EXPLAINER] Why Gwangju, Muan clash over airport relocation

Korea Times 29 Jun 2025
The relocation plan, initially proposed in 2007, calls on the civilian and military functions of Gwangju Airport to be transferred to Muan, and the Gwangju site to be used for other purposes.
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Gwangju woman joins donor club after overcoming poverty, disability

Korea Times 26 Jun 2025
A 57-year-old woman from Gwangju, who was once dependent on basic welfare payments and living with a disability, has emerged from years of poverty to achieve self-reliance — and is now giving back as a major donor.
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Gwangju FC fined $7,390 for violating financial health rules

Korea Times 12 Jun 2025
The South Korean football club Gwangju FC were slapped with a hefty fine and a ban on player signings for one year Thursday for violating league rules on financial health ... Also on Thursday, Gwangju FC head coach Lee Jung-h .
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Gwangju FC fined 10 mln won for violating financial health rules

Yonhap News 12 Jun 2025
SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean football club Gwangju FC were slappe ....
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Former national swimmer under fire for calling Gwangju uprising a ‘riot’

Korea Times 10 Jun 2025
Former national swimmer Cho Hee-yeon, 41, a 1998 Asian Games gold medalist, is facing intense backlash after publicly referring to the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement as a “riot.” Though she ...
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SNU and the Gwangju Democratization Movement: SNU Members' Voices for Democracy (Seoul National University)

Public Technologies 27 May 2025
For the past 45 years, efforts to uncover the truth behind the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement and uphold its spirit have continued to resonate throughout South Korean society.
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Gwangju's Nirvana prepares to enter cycle of rebirth

Korea Times 26 May 2025
Another landmark pub is closing down in Gwangju. Nirvana, located near the Asia Culture Center, will have one final live music event featuring local band Malarkey Saturday at 10 p.m. before shutting its doors for good on June 20.
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Fire at Kumho Tire plant in Gwangju brought under control

Yonhap News 20 May 2025
GWANGJU, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Firefighters on Tuesday extinguished a massive fire ....
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