Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
There are a few weeks left before we say goodbye to 2022. Time flies, as many of us would agree, and many things have happened this year, such as the easing of restrictions for Covid-19, which resulted in the Gwangju International Center (GIC) being able to hold many events that were canceled last year. There are many things to be thankful for this year, but the GIC’s most important possessions – its members – are the ones we are most thankful for!
My Experiences in Indonesia By Emmanuela Sabatini. The Initial StepMy volunteer life first started in 2015, back when I was working for a company in Indonesia. I decided to join … Read More
English Through Storybooks II. In the first part of this two-part series, we heard stories from three volunteers at the KONA Storybook Center, a UNESCO-associated volunteer organization in Gwangju that … Read More
English Through Storybooks. Complied by William Urbanski. The KONA Storybook Center is a UNESCO-associated volunteer organization in Gwangju that promotes cultural exchange and English learning through storybooks. While most people … Read More
The Luke TLC Medical Mission Team of Suncheon City Written by Arlyn Creus Sim. As the family was driving to my in-laws, I heard my husband saying, “How I wish … Read More
Written by Emily MacCosham. Man has been searching for meaning as far back as we can remember. Crippled by this existential crisis, he has turned to alcohol, drugs, sex, and … Read More
Written by Um Jun-yong. Hello! I am Um Jun-yong, a first-year student from Yongbuk Middle School. I live in a dormitory because my school is located in Namwon, which is … Read More
Volunteering at KONA Written by Nayan Das. What makes someone feel alive? What makes people happy? Why are people around us always so unhappy? These kinds of questions always get … Read More
