Gwangju

geographical name

Gwang·​ju ˈgwäŋ-(ˌ)jü How to pronounce Gwangju (audio)
variants or Kwangju
city in southwestern South Korea population 1,472,000

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“Gwangju.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gwangju. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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