Gwangju Metropolitan City

Gwangju is South Korea’s sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government’s Home Minister.

In the heart of the agricultural Jeolla region, the city is also famous for    its rich and diverse cuisine. The city is served by the Gwangju Subway. An extension was completed in April 2008 with the remainder being completed in 2012.

There are two KTX stations in the city: Gwangju station and Gwangju Songjeong Station. Gwangju Songjeong Station connects to the Gwangju Subway and local bus system.