Mayor of Gwangju

The Mayor of Gwangju is the head of the local government of Gwangju who is elected to a four-year term.

Appointed mayors (before 1995)
From 1945 to 1995, the Mayor of Gwangju was appointed by the President of the Republic of Korea.

Directly elected mayors (1995–present)
Since 1995, under provisions of the revised Local Government Act, the Mayor of Gwangju is elected by direct election.

Elections
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