All Good Things… The End of GFN’s City of Light

By Arlo Matisz. All good things must come to an end, but this is not an end to all good things. From April 1, 2009, until March 19, 2021, GFN’s … Read More

The 2020 Michael Simning Community Builder Award

Written by Cami Ismanova. Every year, the Michael Simning Community Builder Award (MSCBA) is given to recognize members of society who contribute their time and effort to make Gwangju better. … Read More

The Joy of Service

Al Barnum, an integral part of the Gwangju community and founder of the Adopt-a-child For Christmas program talks about the pleasure service brings to his life.

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

Michael Simning In Their Memories

This month’s Gwangju Talks is dedicated to Michael Simning.

The Life of Michael Simning (June 4, 1974 – February 28, 2014)

Gwangju remembers prominent longtime community leader Michael Simning, who passed away February 28.

Michael Simning (1974-2014)

Michael Simning, 39, passed away on February 28.

Pizza, Burgers, and Poutine, Oh My!

Guess who’s back? The First Alleyway, among the most celebrated debuts of the past years, brought Canadian gluttony to Gwangju, turning a remote alleyway in the downtown area into a happening, hot food destination.