History

History of GFN

The Gwangju Foreign Language Network provides diverse information on the region for foreign residents and aids in English education for both citizens and students using pure English, enhancing the lives and well-being of the people.

2016	AugustThe 7th Gwangju youth English debating championship June The 7th Gwangju Jr. English interpreting & Translating competition.
2015	SeptemberThe 6th Gwangju youth English debating championship June The 6th Gwangju Jr. English interpreters competition.
2014	OctoberThe 5th Gwangju youth English debating championship June The 5th Gwangju Jr. English interpreters competition.
2013	1st October GFN launched Chinese radio broadcasting. September The 4th Gwangju youth English debating championship June The 4th Gwangju Jr. English interpreters competition
2012	September The 3rd Gwangju youth English debating championship June The 3rd Gwangju Jr. English interpreters competition
2011	November The 2nd Gwangju youth English debating championship 24 October Broadcasting area expanded to Yeosu on 93.7Mhz FM. September The 2nd Gwangju Jr. English interpreters competition
2010	December The 1st Gwangju Jr. English interpreters competition. November The 1st Gwangju youth English debating championship 14 January The GFN boys and girls choir founded.
2009	1st April GFN Gwangju Foreign Language launched.
2008	24 October Permit for Gwangju English language FM radio broadcasting obtained from the Korea Communications Commission. 1st October Gwangju English language broadcasting foundation established and operational ordinance announced. 26 September Approval for the establishment od the Gwangju English language broadcasting foundation granted. 10 September Organization meeting held. 9 June Basic plan for establishing th Gwangju English language broadcasting system announced by the Gwangju municipal government.