What do you think about the government’s handling of MERS?

We asked young Gwangju residents to give their take on the handling of the MERS virus outbreak.

Sewol July 2015

Updates on activism around the Sewol ferry sinking includes rescuer Kim Hong-gyung’s struggle with cancer, and the mission of refloating the sunken ferry.

Gwangju Talks June 2015

We asked Gwangju high schoolers and young adults their feelings on the rise of K-Pop.

Gwangju Freecycle: Reducing Waste Through Gifting

Lianne Bronzo, founder of the Gwangju Freecycle community and Swap Don’t Shop! GIC Event, explains the environmental impact of exchange.

Clue Me In: Geocaching in Gwangju

Benjamin Grady Young shares his experience with Geocaching, a new trend that is taking the globe by storm.

My Journey as a GIC Volunteer

Park Ho Yeon shares his experience of volunteering at the Gwangju International Center.

Tailor Made

Lee Gang Guk has been tailoring suits for 44 years, since the Korean War, and has seen fashion trends change time and time again.

Jeolla: Koreans’ Bridge to the Past?

Jeolla is a province of booming economy as well as traditional Korean culture.