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Audio Guide Former Provincial Government Office Building of South Jeolla
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Gwangju Uprising Square
The May 18 Democracy Plaza stretches from the former Jeollanam-do Provincial Government building to Geumnam-ro Avenue. This public square was the epicentre of the May 18 Democratisation Movement in 1980, hosting numerous civic demonstrations. The Provincial Government building served as the headquarters of civilian resistance during this pivotal period in South Korea's history. What to see here reflects the site's crucial role in the nation's struggle for democracy.
Sangmugwan Museum
The Sangmugwan is one of six buildings from the former Jeollanam-do Provincial Government complex selected for restoration to its May 1980 appearance. The restoration is part of a project initiated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2023 to preserve historical memory of the May 18 Democratisation Movement. Visit this significant site to understand a crucial period in Korean history, with the restored complex offering insight into the events that shaped the nation.
Former Central Police Headquarters
This former police headquarters building is one of six structures within the old Jeollanam-do Provincial Government complex selected for restoration to its May 1980 condition. The building forms a key part of the historical complex associated with the 18 May Democratic Uprising. Visitors can explore this significant site to understand its role in South Korea's modern history and the events that unfolded during this pivotal period.
- 1.Gwangju Uprising Square
- 2.Sangmugwan Museum
- 3.Former Central Police Headquarters
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