“Builders and Brainchilds” Supports Ugandan Primary School

Written by Mary Abura. Akadot is a land of bounty in Uganda interspersed with self-propagating tropical fruit. Though poverty is prevalent, people are joyful despite living off subsistence farming. Akadot … Read More

Interview with Dr. Faida Thalib: Indonesian Mayor and WHRCF Guest Speaker

Written by Farida Mohammed. “Dream big, dream together” is a slice of the modus operandi by which Dr. Faida encourages herself and her community to invest in the development of … Read More

Gwangju News Crossword Puzzle Answers for August 2019

Created by Jon Dunbar. ACROSS 1 Indonesian tourist destination 5 Lee Myung-bak’s de facto company 8 Brush 12 Gershwin and Steven Behr 13 Internet CD company 14 1960s rock musical … Read More

Public Bad: Is the Flower Power Tower the Harbinger of a Modern-Day Tragedy of the Commons?

Written by William Urbanski. Anyone who knows me knows that I love the ACC – more specifically, the 5.18 Plaza: the big, open public space surrounding the fountain downtown. Being … Read More

Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age by Amani Al-Khatahtbet

Written by Kristy Dolson. This September marks the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. As a sophomore in high school on that day, I understood that the world had … Read More

Honey Hunting On Himalayan Cliffs

Written and photographed by A.P. Tolang. Honey hunting is the gathering of honey from wild bee colonies and is one of the most ancient human activities still practiced by indigenous … Read More

Al-tang: Fish Roe Soup

Written by Joe Wabe. Feeling adventurous this summer? Al-tang (알탕) is one of those dishes food adventurers should try. It’s spicy and tasty, and its funky texture and fresh herb … Read More

Gwangju-ok 1947: Traditional Naengmyeon in a Modern Setting

Written and photographed by Karina Prananto. One of the best things about living in Korea is its four seasons, as every season is so different and comes with unique culinary … Read More