Five Questions with Architect Toyo Ito

Japan’s most revered contemporary architect, Toyo Ito answers questions, to inform and inspire, during an interview with Gwangju News.

Maru Guesthouse

The Maru Guesthouse has recently opened in downtown Gwangju offering boutique style accommodation. Owner Yun Su-han discusses his vision for this new guesthouse

Green Korea: Recycling in Korea

Korea’s waste management system has been very successful in changing wasteful behavior by providing incentives to residents to recycle.

Fashion: Country with Best Style Sense

Which Country do you think has the best sense of fashion and style? Gwangju News got some interesting answers from their interviews.

Fashion: Slip Away

Three Snails boutique discusses their latest range of slip-on footwear and fashion trends with Gwangju News.

Boys of Summer: Cricket in Gwangju

Cricket is an emerging sport in Korea, but for the Bengladeshi students of Gwangju, it’s a way to continue their national pastime in their adopted country.

Shock Value: Mariya Haponenko

Artist Mariya Hoponenko came to Gwangju in 2013 and has been very involved in the art scene and culture here, through teaching adult art classes and exhibitions

Fine Lines: Chang-woo Seok

Artist Chang-woo Seok talks about the incident that changed his life and began his career as an artist. An inspiring story of despair, determination and joy.