Olive Young – Gwangju Maegok Branch [Tax Refund Shop](올리브영 광주매곡점)

Olive Young – Gwangju Maegok Branch [Tax Refund Shop](올리브영 광주매곡점)

– Homepage
www.oliveyoung.co.kr

Olive Young is a popular health and beauty store showcasing the latest K-beauty trends. It offers a wide selection of skincare, makeup, and health products at affordable prices, making it a favorite among international visitors.

– Address : 319, Seoljuk-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

※ Presentation Information
– Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

– Information and Guides
062-571-5436

– Opening Hours
10:00~22:00

– Parking
Available

– Restroom
Available

– Items for Sale
Perfume / cosmetics, Miscellaneous goods, Ginseng / herbal medicines / health supplements, Food products

– Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall (광주비엔날레전시관)

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– Homepage
www.gwangjubiennale.org

Since its establishment in 1994, the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall has significantly contributed to Korea’s art culture and the world through numerous exhibitions. It strives to give joy and motivation to many people and serves as a channel for Korean artists’ forays into the world. Notably, the Biennale exhibition is not a one-time event, and various attempts are being made to make it a sustainable platform as it increases the regional value of Gwangju, the home of the Biennale.

In the era of COVID-19, online services are also provided to citizens who have difficulty visiting the site in person to experience the exhibition.

⊙ Gwangju Design Biennale (광주디자인비엔날레)

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– Homepage
gdb.or.kr

– Tel
+82-62-531-7783

The Gwangju Design Biennale is the world’s first design biennale and currently Asia’s only design biennale. With exhibitions centered on the concept of design, the biennale combines the industrial aspect of design with cultural elements. 

⊙ Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)

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– Homepage
artmuse.gwangju.go.kr

The Gwangju Museum of Art was founded on August 1, 1992, to promote local artists. In 1996, it served as the venue for the Gwangju Biennale. The museum holds over 560 works, including those from Heo Baekryeon, Oh Jiho, Yang Su-ah, and Im Jik-sun, all local artists. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum also has special planned exhibitions and other cultural programs.

⊙ Jungoe Park (중외공원)

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– Homepage
tour.gwangju.go.kr

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.

⊙ Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room & Honam Cultural Material Pavilion (남도향토음식박물관·호남문화자료전시관)

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– Homepage
bukgu.gwangju.kr

Located in Gwangju, the Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room was established to preserve and promote the local foods of the Namdo region. The museum has a museum shop, both permanent exhibitions and special planned exhibitions, and a studio where visitors can watch a variety of video content related to the local foods. In the Honam Cultural Material Pavilion, literature, clothing, and artwork from the region are on display.

The museum building was designed to resemble both the long, rectangular presses used to make patterned rice cakes and the Ipseokdae Rock of Mudeungsan Mountain, a symbol of Gwangju. Even the colors of the building’s walls hold special significance. The obangsaek (five colors; blue, white, red, black, and yellow) symbolize the cardinal directions, the seasons, the major organs in the body, different tastes, feelings, and philosophy.

⊙ Chonnam National University Museum (전남대학교 박물관)

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– Homepage
museum.jnu.ac.kr

The Cheonnam National University Museum showcases a variety of domestic and international works on history, anthropology, culture, and folklore, along with providing research materials. Initially established as a research center for the faculty and students, the museum has evolved into its current form since 2002. Visitors can explore exhibitions on diverse topics and immerse themselves in different cultures at the learning center of the museum.

⊙ Gwangju Arts Center (광주예술의전당)

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– Homepage
gjart.gwangju.go.kr

Opened in 1991, the Gwangju Arts Center is the cornerstone of culture and arts in Gwangju. It offers high-quality performances and exhibitions across various genres, including Korean traditional music, opera, classical music, and ballet. The center boasts a range of artistic facilities, such as a main theater, a secondary theater, a traditional music hall, a sculpture garden, and an amphitheater. The main theater has a seating capacity for up to 1,500 people.