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BackJeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City holds hometown visit event for World Honam Community Association
Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City holds hometown visit event for World Honam Community Association
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Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City holds hometown visit event for World Honam Community Association

Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special CityWorld Honam Community Association General AssociationJeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province

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  • The Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City held the '2026 World Honam Community Association Hometown Visit Event' on the 2nd to 4th together with the World Association of Honam Community Associations and Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, and about 250 Honam community members from the United States, Canada, Japan, China, and Australia visited Gwanghalluwon, the May 18th Democratic Cemetery, etc. and experienced the history and culture of their hometown.
  • They announced that they awarded commendation plaques to 10 members who contributed to development and donated 42 million won in scholarships.

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The World Honam Community Association is a network of Honam people living around the world, supporting cultural exchange and regional development through regular hometown visit events.

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(Jeonnam Gwangju = Yonhap News) Reporter Park Cheol-hong = Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City announced on the 5th that it held the '2026 World Honam Community Association Hometown Visit Event' from the 2nd to the 4th along with the World Honam Community Association General Federation and Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province.

About 250 Honam people from all over the world, including the United States, Canada, Japan, China, and Australia, participated in the event.

They experienced the history and culture of their hometown by visiting Gwanghalluwon in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, the May 18th National Cemetery, Gwangju Biennale, Yeosu World Island Expo, and the Namdo Volunteer Army History Museum.

At the 'World Honam People Day' ceremony held in Seo-gu, Gwangju, commendation plaques were awarded to 10 members who contributed to the development of the local community and community.

The World Honam Community Association also donated 42 million won in scholarships for local students.

Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special Mayor Min Hyeong-bae said, “I am grateful to the local people who have practiced integration in their lives in the name of Honam people and worked hard for the development of their hometown and for their juniors,” and added, “We will continue to stand in solidarity with Honam people around the world.”

Open Questions

  • What is the specific budget size for this event?
  • What are the criteria for selecting scholarship recipients?
  • Where has next year's event been held?

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Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City
PeopleMin Hyeong-baeCheolhong Park
OrganizationsWorld Honam Community Association General AssociationJeonbuk Special Self-Governing ProvinceYonhap News
PlacesGwanghalluwon, Namwon, Jeollabuk-doNational May 18th Democratic CemeteryGwangju Biennale
TopicsWorld Honam Community Association General AssociationJeonbuk Special Self-Governing ProvinceHonam HyangwooHometown visit eventGwanghalluwonMay 18th Democratic Cemetery
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