- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Gwangju Baekbeom Memorial Hall
In Gwangju's Hak-dong district, this memorial introduces Baekbeom Kim Gu and the lives of Koreans returning after liberation. The city's tourism guide connects his 1946 public talks with the former Baekhwa neighborhood and the hall's founding in 2015.
- Address
- 599 Cheonbyeon-u-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju (Hak-dong; 광주백범기념관)
- Nearby transit
- The city tourism guide lists Hakdong-Jeungsimsa, Sotae and Namgwangju subway stations as access points; check your route and walking time separately.
- Hours
- Gwangju Tourism: Nov–Feb 09:30–17:00 (last entry 16:00); Mar–Oct 09:30–18:00 (last entry 17:00). Mondays and the officially listed public-holiday closures apply. Free admission. Guided interpretation operates on a separate timetable.
In November–February, the museum's listed hours are 09:30–17:00, with last entry at 16:00. The tourist-interpreter schedule (Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00) is a different service. Check temporary closures and guide bookings before visiting.
Why go
Discover a less familiar chapter of Korea's independence history and the story of a post-liberation neighborhood, together with its nearby memorial park.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.