Gwangju
- Country: South Korea
- City: Gwangju
- Population: 1,452,635
- Area: 501 km2
Mayor: Kang Gi-jung
The Mayor of Gwangju (Korean: 광주광역시장; Hanja: 光州廣域市長) is the head of the local government of Gwangju who is elected to a four-year term.
A major city in southwestern South Korea known for its historical significance and cultural events.