Christmas Across the Globe – And Other Holidays Too! 

Christmas is observed around the world and not only by Christians – not always on December 25 and not always with the same customs. Not all cultures observe Christmas, of … Read More

Best of the Best in 2023 

By the Gwangju News Staff  To wrap up the year, members of the intrepid editing division of the Gwangju News, comprised of David Shaffer, William Urbanski, and Isaiah Winters, share … Read More

Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty 

Reviewed by Michael Attard  Officially, Jay Shetty was a monk for three years. So, one might ask, “If being a monk is so great, then why did he quit?” Simply … Read More

Working on the Radio as an International Student in Korea 

By Shara Perez  In late July 2023, I received exciting news from a friend who informed me about her upcoming radio program in August. The producers of the show were … Read More

Myth-conceptions About Children Learning a Second Language 

By David Shaffer  Myths die hard. Myths in general are misconceptions held by a culture or society, large or small, and persist in almost any area of endeavor that one … Read More

Fostering Global Education Through the Korea-Malaysia Teacher Exchange Programme (KOMTEP): Building Bridges Between Malaysia and South Korea 

By Rusydi bin Ruslan  The Korea-Malaysia Teacher Exchange Programme (KOMTEP), launched in 2014, serves as a beacon of educational collaboration between Malaysia and South Korea. The Ministry of Education Korea … Read More

The (Un)reliable US? 

By Jonathan Joseph Chiarella  As disagreements continue over the relocation of the Gwangju military air base and the construction of new facilities, we can be certain of this: In Korea, … Read More