Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
KONA volunteering switched from being local to global. People from different countries (Canada, USA, India, etc.) were able to join in the live online storybook readings and discussions. It was a great experience to see people of all ages and backgrounds come together in one screen. We are still doing story maps presentations and story sharing in this way. We can now do volunteering from our home and office through Zoom.
Gabriela Ramos is a plenary speaker at World Human Rights Cities Forum to be held this October 7–10 in Gwangju. She will be speaking on “Local Governments Building the Post-COVID-19 World: Public Services and HR Challenges.”
2016 Marks the 10th Anniversary of the Asian Culture Forum
Jonathan Joseph Chiarella Writes about Mukul Basu, A Strong Advocate for Foreign and Local Citizen Integration
Karly Pierre Writes About The Art Of Traditional Korean Instrument Crafting And It’s Importance In Korea’s Cultural Identity
An ACC collaboration that aims to unite various cultures through the platform of music
Was Gutenberg’s printing press the first in the world? Heungdeok Temple monks used moveable type to create the UNESCO recognized Jikji in 1372.
Basu Mukul is dedicated to helping immigrants in Gwangju survive and succeed in Korea by teaching them the Korean language and by offering support.
