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In Search of Light and Truth: A Modern Architectural Tour of Yangnim-dong
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In Search of Light and Truth is a walking tour through the historic Christian missionary architecture of Yangnim-dong in Gwangju. In the early 20th century, American missionaries settled in the area, establishing hospitals, schools, and churches that left a lasting impact on the community—an influence still visible today.
The tour includes the Owen Memorial Hall, Avison Memorial Hall, Eugene Bell Memorial Hall, and Missionary Wilson’s House. Each site reflects the roots of modern medicine and education in Gwangju and serves as a historical testament to the lives and work of the missionaries. Notably, Missionary Wilson’s House is the oldest existing Western-style residence in Gwangju, preserving the everyday life of a missionary from a century ago.
Walking through the alleyways of Yangnim-dong and exploring these buildings offers more than sightseeing—it is a journey into the meaning of light and truth that quietly took root in Gwangju over a hundred years ago.
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