Gul-Jeon – Oyster Pancakes

Written by Joe Wabe. Enjoying oysters in other countries could be a little extravagant, as prices can range to almost five times as much as in Korea. Nonetheless, their popularity … Read More

The 2019 Gurye Ironman Race

Written and photographed by Mary Wagner. Racers have many different reasons for choosing a specific event; for me, the Gurye Ironman race was the chance to come home again. Months … Read More

Fresh Wrap: The New “Fresh” Sensation

Written and photographed by Melline Galani. Located in the Sangmu area of Gwangju, Fresh Wrap is the new sensation for salad and sandwich lovers. I must say I’m kind of … Read More

Seven Reasons to Choose Gwangju for Your Academic Career

Written and photographed by Baha Komilov. Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.  — Malcom X It is very important … Read More

Bryan Hale Heads Gwangju KOTESOL: An Interview

Interviewed by David Shaffer. This November, the Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter of Korea TESOL (KOTESOL) elected Bryan Hale to a second one-year term as president of the chapter. The Gwangju News recently … Read More

Toronto: Touring the Town

Written by William Urbanski. Upon arriving in Toronto, one of the first things that sticks out is how much of a cultural melting pot it is. Step out onto any … Read More

A Visit to the Old Beach Town Slides

Written and photographed by Ryan Berkebile. All the articles I have written for the Gwangju News have either been about urban exploration or Korean music that is not K-pop. I … Read More

Neighborhoods Rallying Before Death

Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters. Every year in Korea, autumn foliage treats us to one last gasp of life before the bleak onset of winter. I can’t help but … Read More