Yodamen is a Gwangju local company that newly creates the value of Korean fermented traditional culture. With its own technology, it has manufactured and developed a premium rice nuruk (fermentation starter) brand. In addition, it researches, develops, and releases various derivative products based on traditional liquor. It is popular for rice nuruk yogurt 'Yoenyo' using fermentation starters used in traditional liquor brewing, and 'Yomakki,' a product that completes makgeolli in 24 hours. Furthermore, it conducts diverse local food research using nuruk, including traditional makgeolli classes, seasonal makgeolli using supplementary ingredients, traditional moju experiences, and educational and tourism services to activate Gwangju's tourism culture with traditional culture content business. It is a unique experiential place aiming to establish itself as a representative traditional liquor complex cultural content service company of Gwangju.
YODAMN is a Gwangju-based Company redefining Korea’s fermented traditions. It is known for its premium rice nuruk, a traditional Korean fermentation starter, and products like Yoando yogurt, a malted yogurt and Yomakkey, a makgeolli kit. The company is engaged in research, liquor development, and provides consultation services. Additionally, it offers unique experiences, such as one-day traditional liquor brewing classes, and sells its uniquely developed products. It is a great place for visitors to experience the Gwangju local traditional liquor culture.
Jungoe Park is one of the nation's most famous leisure spaces. There is a children's grand park, the Olympic Garden, and the Olympic Monument. The children's grand park is especially popular on weekends and holidays.
There is also a folk museum, an education center, and the Biennale Exhibition Hall in the Biennale & Museum section of the park.
The park is most popular during fall for its beautiful foliage. In addition, the Rainbow Bridge is a symbol of the Biennale and was installed during the 1st Gwangju Biennale.
Jungoe Park, located in Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, is an urban neighborhood park where visitors can relax amid beautiful natural surroundings. The park features expansive lawns and a variety of flowers and trees, making it famous as a spring flower viewing and autumn foliage spot. Around Jungoe Park, there are clustered performance and exhibition facilities such as the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall, Gwangju Culture and Arts Center, and Gwangju Museum of Art that visitors can enjoy together.
The architectural meaning of 'Folly' originally refers to buildings that have lost their original function and serve a decorative role. However, Gwangju Folly represents architecture that contributes to urban regeneration by encompassing both decorative and functional roles in public spaces. Rather than operating as individual units within the city, Gwangju Follies cluster together to form a pattern that exerts influence. The follies, located within the city, aim to deliver strong cultural power to the old urban areas of Gwangju Gwangyeoksi, which have experienced rapid growth and urban hollowing out over the past 40 years, thereby leading urban regeneration. Started in 2011 as part of the Gwangju Design Biennale (artistic directors Seung Hyo-sang and Ai Weiwei) along with the Gwangju Biennale, the 'Gwangju Folly Project' became an independent project in 2013 and continues to present a new series of follies within the urban space of Gwangju. (Source: Gwangju Folly website)
Yuhan Tteutmoa Center is a craft experience company specializing in carbon-neutral crafts. They have developed craft experience programs using various recyclable materials and Scandia moss, an air-purifying plant, attracting tourists of various ages at local festivals. Popular experience programs include nostalgic ugly doll crafts combined with Scandia moss, always fresh Scandia moss coffee grounds flowerpots, and keyring making. The recently developed 'One Bite Macaron Containing Gwangju' program allows participants to directly depict Gwangju's main tourist attractions on macarons using edible paint.
