Gwangju
Primary City: Gwangju
Primary State/Province: Gwangju
Primary Language: Korean
Population: 1.5M
GDP: $36B • GDP per capita: $24,364
Gwangju metro area
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Sport
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsMajor League Teams/Venues↗1#T-265
Total Teams↗2#T-500
Major Sporting Events↗0
Major Companies↗1#T-227
Market Cap Score↗$16B#297
Cultural Events1#T-102
Universities↗2#T-166
Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research↗1#T-99
Notable Museums & Landmarks↗0
Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure↗0
Airport Score↗0.0
Luxury Stars (Michelin)↗0.0
Metro Stations↗20#T-194
Commuter Rail Stations↗0
Train Hubs↗0
Skyscrapers↗0
World #1Top 5Outside top 5
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • South Korea
Gwangju FC
Gwangju • Level: 1
Other Teams
Other Men’s Teams1 team
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
Kia Tigers
Gwangju
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korea Electric Power | $16B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $16B across 1 companies
Source data as of June 7, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
Gwangju Uprising (1980)
Gwangju • Historical Event
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities2 entries
#485
Chonnam National University
Gwangju, South Korea
#1501
Chosun University
Gwangju, South Korea
Notable Infrastructure
Metro System (20 stations)1 entry
Gwangju Metro
Gwangju • 20 stations