Seo-gu District in Gwangju to Offer Free Village Bus No. 760 Rides on May 18

Free Rides for All Residents
Stops Include Yangdong Market and May 18 Historical Sites

Seo-gu District of Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on May 14 that village bus No. 760 will operate free of charge for one day on May 18, in commemoration of the 46th anniversary of the May 18 Democratization Movement.

Village bus No. 760 passes through key residential areas of Seo-gu, such as Gwangju Bus Terminal, Uncheon Reservoir, Seo-gu Cultural Center, Yangdong Market, and subway stations, as well as several May 18 historical sites within the district. This allows passengers to naturally reflect on the historical significance of May during their journey.

Free rides on Village Bus No. 760 on May 18.
[Photo by Seo-gu, Gwangju]

On the anniversary, all residents can ride bus No. 760 for free and may board without tagging a transportation card.

Lee Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu District, stated, "This free bus service is a meaningful opportunity to share the pain and courage experienced by Gwangju in May 1980 with today's generation," adding, "I hope it will be a time for residents to feel the spirit of May more closely in their daily lives."

Meanwhile, Seo-gu District will also host a 'May 18 Human Rights Field Tour' for residents on May 21 and May 27.

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