Kimdaejung Convention Center is superbly located in Sangmu-Jigu (District), the newly established heart of the Gwangju Metropolitan City, where delegates can experience Gwangju's many attractions, which include diverse accommodations from 5-star hotels to economy motels, bars and restaurants, cafes, shopping centers, parks, movie theatres, Christian churches, Buddhist temple, and sport facilities, unique for its focus on creative, cultural, entertainment and leisure activities. It can be reached easily from anywhere in Gwangju by subway, bus, and taxi, by train and air as well from outside of Gwangju.
Kimdaejung Convention Center is the premier exhibition and convention facility in the Honam region, the southwestern part of South Korea, and contributes to the development of culture, tourism, and industry of Gwangju. It is the perfect place for hosting various events, with its dedicated and professional staff and service excellence required for international conferences, exhibitions and performances. In particular, the exhibition hall named after the late president of Korea and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Kim Daejung, is located on the 1st floor of the Center, convincing the visitors that Kimdaejung Convention Center.
About Gwangju
Gwangju City is located in central Honam, which is in the southwest area of the Korean Peninsula- the center of Northeast Asia. It borders Damyang County on the northeast, Jangseong County on the north, Hampyeong County on the west, Naju City on to the south and Hwasun County on the southeast.
Gwangju is the largest metropolitan city that represents the southwestern region. Geographically, Gwangju is situated in the north of Jeollanam-do, centered in Honam province, serving as a hub of economy, administration, education and culture, including some parts of Jeonbuk. Surrounding Gwangju, there has been development toward Mokpo going through agricultural areas and towards Wando in terms of the bounty of agricultural products, towards Yeosu extending to Gwangyang international container ports and towards Namwon connecting Yeongnam. Likewise, Gwangju is located in the center of the six directions of the Honam region, providing opportunity for geographical development into the hub of Honam province.
Local Attractions
The Asia Culture Center
The Asia Culture Center (ACC) is an international arts and cultural exchange organization that produces new, future-oriented results through the convergence of Asia’s past and present arts and culture with innovative ideas and beliefs. Having the context of artistically sublimating the significance of the May 18th Democratic Movement’s human rights and peace as its point of departure, the ACC, which opened in November 2015, is a Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism–affiliated institution established for the advancement of mutual understanding and cooperative growth with different Asian countries through exchange, education, research, and other efforts with regard to Asian culture.
Mudeungsan National Park
Mudeungsan National Park was designated as a provincial park (May 22, 1972) and further designated as the national park number 21 on March 4, 2013. It is located in Gwangju City (Buk-gu and Dong-gu) and Jeollanam-do (Hwasun and Damyang) and the size of the entire area is 75.425㎢. Mudeungsan has the implications as ‘a mountain uncomparably high and large’, ‘a mountain unable to render a grade’, and ‘complete equality without a grade’.
Mudeungsan National Park has outstanding eco-system where there are endangered species habitation, such as, otter, flying squirrel, Lindera sericea and so forth and there are Ipseokdae and Seoseokdae situated on over 1,000m of elevation as the highest location from pillar-shaped joints of Korea to be designated as Matural Monument No. 465 with extremely high conservation value.
Chungjangno
You can feel the vivacity and frankness of life in the Street of Fashion. In Chungjangno Street you also see smiles on faces and the latest fashion trends. The Chungjangno originated from by very famous general's name from 1946. From Chungjangno 1-ga to 3-ga there are big fashion malls, clothing stores, accessory shops, etc. In Chungjangno 4-ga and 5-ga you can find Hanbok(traditional Korean clothing) shops, specializing in wedding as well as reform hanbok.
Yangnim-dong
With various modern architectural buildings and a forest of trees over 100 years old, Yangnim-dong is a living museum of history, architecture, culture, and art. During the Japanese Occupation, the foreign missionary built churches, schools, and hospitals in Yangrim-dong; thus earning for the area nicknames like "Jerusalem of Gwangju" and "Occidental Village."
Early Christian relics and traditional Korean sites remain just as they were in the old days along narrow alleys; lining Minsok-gil are traditional hanok homes including the House of Chie Seung-hyo and the House of Lee Jang-u.
Gwangjuho Lake
There is no better place than Lake Eco Park for relishing the calm ripples of water of Gwangjuho Lake and the cool breezes blowing in from Mudeungsan Mountain. Past Wonhyosa Temple on Mudeungsan Mountain, Lake Eco Park is located next to Gwangjuho Lake right before reaching Soswaewon Garden.
Since its opening in March 2006, the park has been favored by citizens as one of the best natural ecological learning centers and places of relaxation.
The park includes an aquatic botanical garden, eco pond, wild flower theme park, wooden trail, observatory, and waterside observation deck, and inside the lake is a willow tree habitat and the wetland reserves.
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Transportation
RouteEstimated Time
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① Gimpo Airport ② Gwangju Airport ③ Kimdaejung Convention CenterApprox. 1 hour 30 mins
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Take a flight at the Gimpo Airport to Gwangju Airport
Take a Taxi / Subway / Bus from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Kimdaejung Convention Center
*The estimated time may depend on the traffic
• By Taxi
Estimated Time
Approx. 11 mins
Estimated Fee
7,000
*There is no tip
• By Subway
Estimated Time
Approx. 23 mins
Line No.1
Gwangju Songjeong Station Songjeong Park Station Airport Station Kimdaejung Convention Center(Mareuk) station Exit 5 3 mins on foot
• By Bus
Estimated Time
Approx. 16 mins
City buses 02
Gwangju Songjeong Station 5.18 Freedom Park Station
① Incheon International Airport ② Gwangju Express Bus Terminal ③ Kimdaejung Convention Center**The route might be changed depends on the COIVD-19
Approx. 4 hours 30 mins
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Take a bus from Incheon International Airport to Gwangju Express Bus Terminal(Gwangju(Jeolla))