Gwangju city has received first prize for the Promotion of Tourism, at the Korea World Travel Fair. The prize was awarded for the city's aggressive publicity for its sightseeing areas, as well as various international events such as the 2015 Gwangju Summer University Games, Gwangju World Photonics Expo, and the Kimchi Festival.
Really? I hope we're talking about domestic tourism here, because while I admit winning the 2015 Summer Universiade was quite a victory---at least among those who know what it is---I can tell you that finding English-language information about events, tourist spots, and news is quite a challenge. There is no English-language paper down here, for example, and even the Gwangju Kimchi Culture Festival website is only in Korean. But, I guess when you're a country about 83% the size of Pennsylvania, the far end is bound to win some local tourism awards.
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"I can tell you that finding English-language information about events, tourist spots, and news is quite a challenge"
-- I can attest to this. This is true. Except for Gwangju News, i dont know of any other English paper here. As far as English information regarding tourist spots and events here, its difficult. Seriously, i mostly get my information about events/activities here (and all around South Jeolla) from your site, so thanks for that. Since Gwangju will be hosting lots of foreigners for the Universiade, and Yeosu for the Expo, then they need to work more.
Gwangju wins tourism award? For what? There is fuck all to see there. Ok, Gwangju uprising, and then....the mountain?
yes..the "famous" over rated mudeung san.....i climbed that mountain more than 8x already (i love climbing but i have no other choice), but still cant figure out what is so special about it. Maybe i dont understand the culture
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