Gwangju Mayor for Tomorrow: An Exclusive Interview with the Hon. Kang Gi-Jung

Mayor Kang’s economic map, which will include new growth for AI and the manufacturing industries, hopes to make Gwangju a strong city that can lead in the industries of tomorrow. He wants his administration to be a creative one through which Gwangju can provide more opportunities to its citizens to grow and develop for their “tomorrow.” With these visions in mind, the Gwangju News was keen to meet with the mayor and sit down to ask him about additional plans he might have for the “City of Light.”

South Korea in the Doldrums: Going from Worse to Bad?

” I just thought politics and political decisions were like something beyond my pay grade, and all I did was shift blame on politicians and the president for any misery, tragedy, or unhappiness. I was merely skeptical and pessimistic about Korea’s political future. Then, something happened that made me realize now is as good a time as any to turn over a new leaf and do something.”
Are you curious about what happened with the author as much as we are? Read on!

Why Trump?: Explaining the US Election

The 2016 US presidential election was a turbulent time of wild accusations, fiery punches and bombshell email leaks that sent Brexit-like shock waves around the world. After the election, I was approached by a Korean friend who asked me, “Why did America … Read More

Jeolla: Koreans’ Bridge to the Past?

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

The Minister of Happiness

Curious about Korea’s place in the world? Look at the relationship between Bhutan and Korea, explained by Mr. Damcho Dorji, Bhutanese minister of home and cultural affairs.

The 5.18 Memorial

The Gwangju May 18 Uprising set the stage for Democracy and equality in South Korea

Forgive North Korea’s Food Debt

Under normal circumstances when someone doesn’t pay back a loan, that person should be allowed to default on the debt and face the appropriate consequences. Such is not the case with the latest political drama between the ROK and DPRK governments.

Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement

Arguably the most talked-about issue du jour in South Korea is The KORUS Agreement, or The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. Opinions vary widely on the subject, and indeed it is a highly polarizing issue for both countries.