No Man’s Land: An Interview with Thando Mlambo
Written by Kristyna Zaharek Photographed by Ben Robins As one of the performers in No Man’s Land (NML), directed by Thando Mlambo, I can say I feel so blessed to … Read More
Fringe Festival Gwangju-Style
Written by Wilhelmina Asaam Photos courtesy of Gwangju Fringe Festival I’m from the UK, and when I hear the words “fringe festival,” I immediately think Edinburgh: comedy, art installations, music, … Read More
1930 Salon de Yangnim & Film Station
Written by Anastasia Traynin Photos courtesy of 1930 Salon de Yangnim and It da Interpretation by Heo Seok-yeong Cultural events and activities in Korea are not limited to the weekends. … Read More
Sexuality in the “Spotlight” – New Gwangju Adult Store Takes a Uniquely Open Approach
Written by Anastasia Traynin Interpreted by Cho Namhee Photographed by Ben Robins Standing at a Gwangju downtown bus stop on a fall day last year, I saw a promotional sticker … Read More
Don’t Shop, Swap!: Gwangju Freecycle
Written by Ashlyn Winter Freecycle was started in January 2014 by a lovely lady named Lianne Bronzo. Many of her friends were leaving Korea and were overwhelmed with the things … Read More
ACC World Music Festival: Celebrating Their 8th Anniversary with a Weekend of Cultural Diversity
Written by Josh Garcia Photos courtesy of Asia Culture Center While the summer heat shows no sign of slowing down, Gwangju’s summer festivals have blazed through the rainy season and … Read More
Do We Live in Peace? Human Rights Cities, Democracy, and Practice
Written and photographed by WHRCF Secretariat The World Human Rights Cities Forum 2017 will be held at the Kim Daejung Convention Center in Gwangju from September 14 to 17, hosted … Read More
Homophobia and Change in Modern Korea
Written by Colt Compton Very recently, a captain in the Korean army was convicted under an obscure law that makes homosexual conduct illegal in the armed services. In short order, … Read More