Fongo World Edition: Get a Canadian Phone Number While Living Abroad

Fongo World Edition is just such an app, and if you are a Canadian living in Gwangju, or anywhere in Korea, you need to start using it.

Interview with the Canadian Ambassador to Korea

Interview by Arlo Matisz. Photographs by Kim Hillel Yunkyoung. Michael Danagher has worked in Korea in multiple roles, including Senior Trade Commissioner and Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of Canada. He … Read More

Pushing Myself

Adjusting to Canada Written and photographed by Kim Dohyung. I still remember the time in October 2016 when I arrived at Toronto Pearson International Airport. I had two main goals … Read More

Meet the Athletes

Meet some of the outstanding athletes who are taking part in the Gwangju Universaide 2015.

Cha Sanggu

Artistry and Authenticity as a “Synthetic Korean” Photos courtesy of Cha Sanggu At first glance, Cha Sanggu looks more like a K-pop idol’s bodyguard than an actual artist. As a … Read More

Right Up Your Alley: The First Alleyway’s Chefs

Words by Kate Jarocki and Eddie Hackworthy Photos by Joe Wabe and First Alleyway To many foreigners in Gwangju, The First Alleyway is a culinary gem. From the ritzy establishments … Read More

What Do You Think About People from Other Countries?

Children in Korea come in contact with foreigners almost every day. But what do they think of us? Check out Gwangju Talks and see what they have to say.

Social Security Agreement for Foreigners

This month the SSA discusses social security provisions for Canada.