Gwangju Metro is the rapid transit system of Gwangju, South Korea, operated by the Gwangju Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation (GRTC, or Gwangju Metro). The subway network first opened in 2004 with 14 stations. Gwangju Metro has one line, serving 20 operating stations, and operates on a 20.1-kilometre (12.5 mi) route. Gwangju Metro increases access to the city's cultural centers, connecting residents and visitors to museums and other cultural attractions within the urban landscape.