National Asian Culture Center (ACC)

Gwangju Metropolitan City, situated at the foot of Mt. Mudeung in southwestern South Korea, is the central city of the Jeolla region and a major political, economic, and cultural hub of Honam. The 1980 May 18 Democratic Uprising shaped Gwangju’s identity as a city committed to democracy, human rights, and peace. Recognized for its historical and cultural significance, Gwangju is a UNESCO Triple Crown City, comprising the Mudeungsan UNESCO Global Geopark, the UNESCO Memory of the World archives of the May 18 Movement, and its designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts.

Gwangju has grown from an agricultural distribution center into a city built on the automobile and home appliance industries, and is now transforming into a high-tech hub where energy industries and artificial intelligence converge. In particular, the city is strengthening its role as a key center for the AI industry through initiatives such as the AI Hub City project, the development of an AI-specialized complex, and the establishment of an AI data center.

The city is also a significant cultural center, hosting events such as the Gwangju Biennale and serving as home to the Asia Culture Center, a leading institution for Asian cultural performances, exhibitions, and research.

Mudeungsan National Park