What Path Should Gwangju, the "Car-Centric City," Take?

Special Documentary "Daejabo City" Produced by GGN
Exploring Alternatives for Gwangju's Car-Centric Transportation System
In-Depth Coverage of Pedestrian- and Public Transport-Oriented Urban Models
Broadcast and Video Versions to Be Released for Wider Audience

The special radio documentary "Walk, Ride, Live" produced by Global Gwangju Broadcasting has completed production and will premiere on the 30th at 8:30 AM. Provided by GGN

The special radio documentary "Walk, Ride, Live," produced by Global Gwangju Broadcasting (GGN) and planned by producers Choi Hang and Noh Hyungjin, has completed production and will premiere on the 30th at 8:30 AM. The documentary will be rebroadcast at 6:30 PM on the same day, as well as at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM on May 3. This documentary presents alternatives for the future direction of Gwangju's transportation system, which is currently evaluated as a "car-centric city."

To propose these alternatives, the documentary closely examines the trends of major cities around the world that are moving away from car-oriented urban structures and shifting toward pedestrian- and public transportation-centered approaches. In particular, it compares and analyzes domestic and international cases, focusing on Gwangju's ongoing "Daejabo City" project, and delves deeply into the global issues of responding to the climate crisis and transitioning to sustainable cities.

The production team visited advanced cities abroad, including Hong Kong and Japan, to conduct in-depth coverage of pedestrian-priority streets, efficient public transportation systems, and urban space reorganization. Through vivid interviews with local citizens and experts, the documentary captures the impact of pedestrian-friendly cities on individual lives and communities, while also presenting solutions to the challenges cities face.

"Walk, Ride, Live" conveys the values and significance of pedestrian-centered cities through narration by broadcaster Oh Sangjin. The documentary is 30 minutes long and goes beyond simply building infrastructure to question the fundamental transformation of cities, such as urban resilience and sustainable ways of living.

Following the radio documentary broadcast, GGN also plans to release a video version of the "Daejabo City" documentary, featuring richer audiovisual content. "Walk, Ride, Live" can be heard on GGN Radio at 98.7MHz in Gwangju and 93.7MHz in Yeosu, and can also be viewed on the YouTube channel GGN Global Gwangju Broadcasting (GGN Radio TV).