Gwangju News 200th Issue Celebration

Written by Wilson Melbostad
Photographed by Kim Tae-hyeong and Anne Forbes

On October 5th, residents of Gwangju, Jeollanamdo, and beyond came together in the 1st floor GIC hall to celebrate the publication of the Gwangju News’ 200th issue (for those who missed it, please feel free to stop by the GIC to pick up your own copy). The event was attended by a consortium of folks, which included GN volunteers and some of our most loyal readers and writers from over the years. Though the turnout was much larger than expected, we at the Gwangju News wanted to make sure that we conveyed the true message of the event: a heartfelt thanks to you the reader. It is your critical participation that keeps this publication afloat and it is your support that enables us to continue to serve as a voice for those in Gwangju and the surrounding region.

With that being said, in terms of our goals for the next 100 issues, we at the Gwangju News will continue to make a concerted effort to include our readership in more of our activities. Since we are a magazine for all people in Gwangju, we are trying to think of ways to better serve our whole community. If you or someone you know are interested in writing, taking photos, or volunteering in any sort of capacity, let this serve as an open invitation to get involved. Please feel free to reach out at gwangjunews@gic.or.kr Thanks again to you all!

The Author
Wilson Melbostad is an international human rights attorney hailing from San Francisco, California. Wilson has returned to Gwangju to undertake his newest project: the Organization for Migrant Legal Aid (OMLA), which operates out of the Gwangju International Center. He has also taken on the position of managing editor of the Gwangju News.