Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Written by Cami Ismanova. History has always been the subject that has fascinated me the most. You can imagine my interest rising when I discovered that I had actually gotten … Read More
Interviews with Park Young-sun and Ahn Giljeong. Interviews by Jeong Jiyeon and Melline Galani.Photographs by Yunkyoung (Hillel) Kim. “May 18” or “5.18” is shorthand for the Gwangju May 18 Democratic … Read More
Edited by Dr.David Shaffer. At the mention of “May,” the first thought that still comes to mind for many residents of Gwangju is the “Gwangju Incident” (광주사태, Gwangju-satae), as it … Read More
In March’s Gwangju Talks, longtime Gwangju residents reminisce about their favorite city spots.
How did Gwangju come to be Korea’s sixth metropolitan city, known for human rights and democracy? Here’s a brief history from prehistoric times.
Gwangju is celebrating its designation as a 2014 East Asia Culture City. Meet the man who is making it happen.
