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Gumi
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Gumi or GUMI may refer to: Gumi, Iran, a village in South Khorasan Province, Iran Gumi, Nepal, a village development committee in Surkhet District, Bheri Zone, Nepal Gumi, South Korea, a city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea Gumi University, a university in the city of the same name Gumi or Elaeagnus multiflora, a species of shrub or small tree native to China, Korea and Japan Megumi Hinata, a Japanese singer and songwriter sometimes credited as GUMI Tsugumi Aritomo, a Japanese entertainer working under the stage name Gumi since 2022 Gumi (組), the term for a yakuza group larger than a family (一家) but smaller than an association (会) Gumi, the name of the Megpoid mascot from the Vocaloid franchise Gumi (chattering lory), a chattering lory owned by former Capcom sound designer Hideaki Utsumi that has become famous through Internet memes
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Tech‑town vibe beyond the headlines
While Gumi’s reputation as a semiconductor hub is well‑known, the city’s hands‑on maker culture extends far beyond factory floors. The local community centre hosts regular hackathons where university students and veteran engineers prototype everything from IoT wearables to eco‑friendly drones. Drop into one of the many co‑working cafés in the downtown district and you’ll hear spontaneous brainstorming sessions that blend traditional craftsmanship with cutting‑edge software. For visitors keen on seeing the creative pulse, the evening “Tech Talk” series at the municipal library offers free, informal talks by developers who are shaping Korea’s next digital wave. It’s a reminder that Gumi’s industrial clout is matched by a grassroots enthusiasm for innovation.
Seasonal rhythms for the curious traveller
Gumi’s calendar is punctuated by festivals that reveal a quieter side of the city. In early October the Chrysanthemum Fair lights up the riverside park with lanterns, local food stalls and folk performances, offering a gentle alternative to the bustling summer fairs. Winter brings the Gumi Ice Lantern Festival, where artisans carve delicate lanterns from ice blocks before setting them alight at night, casting a soft glow over the Han River. Visitors who time their stay to these events can savour regional cuisines—spicy kimchi stews and hand‑rolled makgeolli—while mingling with residents who take pride in preserving seasonal traditions that often slip past hurried business travellers.