Gwangju Koryoin Village | |
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Coordinates: 35°10′21″N 126°48′22″E / 35.1726°N 126.8062°E | |
Country | South Korea |
City | Gwangju |
District | Gwangsan District |
Neighborhood | Wolgok-dong |
First Koryo-saram settlement | 2002 |
Incorporated | 2014 |
Founded by | Shin Jo-ya |
Population | |
• Estimate (2022) | 7,000 |
Koryo-saram population | |
Website | www |
Gwangju Koryoin Village (Korean: 광주고려인마을) is an enclave of Koryo-saram (ethnic Koreans of the former Soviet Union) in Wolgok-dong , Gwangsan District, Gwangju, South Korea.[1] Along with Ansan's Ttaetgol Village, it is one of the largest communities of Koryo-saram in the country.[2] It had around 7,000 Koryo-saram residents by 2022.
The village has become a tourist destination. Signs written in Cyrillic script are visible throughout the district.[3] In 2024, there were reportedly around 100 businesses operated by Koryo-saram, with restaurants and stores showcasing their culture.[4] Restaurants serve Koryo-saram cuisine such as morkovcha and Russosphere dishes such as shashlik, plov, and somsa.[5][3]
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