Chungjang Street, Dong-gu District

Chungjang Street, named after the posthumous title of General Kim Deok-ryeong, was the site of the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement. Today it is Gwangju’s major downtown area. The streets are lined with shopping malls, clothing stores, restaurants, cafes, movie theaters, banks, and hotels, providing the ultimate experience of modern culture in Gwangju. It is the city’s hub of fashion, both trendy and traditional.

City of Lights, Camera, Action: Filmmaker Attila Korosi in Gwangju

Attila Korosi was born in Yugoslavia and is the director, writer, and producer of the feature film Maze of Fate. Maze of Fate is a crime drama, filmed in one of America’s most dangerous neighborhoods. The film is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2023, and Mr. Korosi is currently working on his new projects while based in Gwangju. Upon coming to Korea, he created a short documentary about the May 18 Democratization Movement and received a special award for it. Despite his busy schedule, Mr. Korosi took the time to meet our team in person and shared his interesting story.

U-Square, More than a Terminal

Marley Heckner covers one of Gwangju less talked about gems – the U-Square terminal and it’s potential for a busy day out