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October 2, 2019 No Responses

Updates with JD: Rescheduled Events due to Typhoon Mitag

As the year’s 18th typhoon Mitag is set to pass through Gwangju and Jeollanamdo this week, local administrations are rescheduling their autumn festivities. Gwangju’s Donggu District Office plans to adjust schedules for the Chungjang Festival. The opening ceremony on Wednesday...
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September 30, 2019 No Responses

Updates with JD : World Human Rights Forum kicks off

The 9th World Human Rights Cities Forum kicked off at Gwangju’s Kim Dae Jung Convention Center on Monday. This 4-day event will be held under the title “Local Governments and Human Rights: Reimagining Human Rights Cities” inviting over 2,000 participan...
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September 29, 2019 No Responses

Updates with JD : Companion animal event at Chonnam University 9/29

Chonnam National University will hold the 2019 Companion Animal Day on Sunday, the 29th from 10am – 6pm. The University’s Animal Clinic veterinarians will open a free clinic while Kim Myeong Cheol, a renowned animal doctor will give a special...
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September 28, 2019 No Responses

Updates with JD: Jeonnam GT

South Korea’s biggest automobile festival, the 2019 Jeonnam Grand Touring kicked off today at the Korea International Circuit in Yeongam.  The Jeonnam Grand Touring, or Jeonnam GT, is held annually by Jeonnam Province, aiming to promote motor sports and com...
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September 28, 2019 No Responses

Updates with JD: ACE FAIR at KDJ

The 2019 Asia Content & Entertainment Fair or ACE Fair in Gwangju, the largest culture contents fair in the nation, started its 4-day run today at the Kim Dae Jung Convention Center. The event is organized by the Ministry of...
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September 23, 2019 No Responses

Updates with JD : GFN House Concert 9.27

Join GFN for its September edition of its free house concert this Friday. Details below or more information on the website www.gfn.or.kr 2019 GFN HOUSE CONCERT IN SEP FALL IN JAZZ Hot summer has gone and Autumn has come around...
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September 22, 2019 No Responses

Updates with JD : Save the date; Chungjang Festival 2019

Save the date for one of Gwangju’s most representative festivals which will kick off on October 2nd. The festival happens annually to celebrate the 70/80’s with music and outdoor food stalls for everyone young and old to enjoy. This year...
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August 31, 2019 No Responses

Updates with JD : Cultural Exchange

Looking for something interesting to do on Sunday 8th September? Why not add this cultural exchange event to your diary. Details on the schedule are below and it isn’t happening at Dong-gu district office which is near the ACC. (동구청)
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August 26, 2019 No Responses

Updates with JD : Autumn Nights

As the weather is quickly changing from summer to fall ~ Gwangju City Hall has published a list of spots to take advantage of the great weather at night. Do be advised that rain is in the forecast for the...
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August 25, 2019 No Responses

Updates with JD : Freecycle coming soon!

Leaving Gwangju? Or just moved here? The GIC – Gwangju International Center has a great event coming in September. The freecycle aims to have people donate lightly used unwanted goods for those who might need them. The event will be...
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