Democracy Trail – Illuminating the Past, Connecting to a Bright Future

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

MAY 18: Violence, Blood, Sorrow

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

Gwangju as a Human Rights City

Laura Becker Talks About What’s Helped Shape Gwangju Into Becoming The acknowledged Human Rights City It Has Today.

Lost in Gwangju: Sangmu

Marley Herckner takes a trip to Sangmu where she embarks on a day of pondering the 5-18 Memorial Park, Ice-skating, shopping mall and much more