Geumnam-ro Street
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Geumnam-ro Street used to be in the government office quarters, and is now the center of the city's finacial sphere, with many banks, insurance companies and public offices lining the street. During the May 18 Movement, the citizens gathered at Geumnam-ro Steet and marched together to express their sadness and give support for the sublimation of the nation. In modern times, the street serves as a meeting space for citizens, with an underground shopping mall and a plaza around a fountain, where events and performances freely take place.
| Type | Neighbourhoods & streets |
|---|---|
| Region | Gwangju |
| Address | Geumnan-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
| Hours | Open 24 hr |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
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What's on nearby
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Chungjang Raon Festa 2026
- Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Geumnam-ro Car-Free Street 'Geotjaing' 2026
- Aug 20, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Mithila Painting: Art That Connects Heart and Life
- Sep 3, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027ACC Future Prize 2026: Kim Young-eun — To Future Listeners, Sound in Motion
