Advanced Medical Care for International Patients: Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital

Written and photographed by CNU Hwasun Hospital Press Team The Chonnam National University (CNU) Hwasun Hospital is a government-designated “hospital serving foreign patients” and is located just outside of Gwangju. … Read More

The Dialita Choir: Healing Trauma and Unmasking the Truth Through Song

Written by Zico Mulia In every armed conflict or massive violent event, women and children are among the most vulnerable victims. This was evidenced by the Indonesian Killings of 1965–66, … Read More

GIC Talk: Humanities, Human Rights, and Security Review

Written by Farida Muhammed When I heard there was going to be a GIC Talk at the Gwangju International Center entitled “Humanities, Human Rights, and Security,” my mind began to … Read More

The FINA World Championships: “A Great Show”

Interviewed by the Gwangju News Team Dr. Julio Maglione is currently serving his third consecutive term as the president of FINA. A native of Uruguay, Dr. Maglione will continue to … Read More

June 2019 Issue Crossword Puzzle Answers

Created by Jon Dunbar ACROSS 1 SEORAK 7 LIES 11 HAG 14 ALLEGE 15 ELSE 16 ODA 17 ELATER 18 ALLEYWAY 20 MAYA 21 OAR 23 ELMO 24 GEUMNAMRO 29 … Read More

The State of Liberal Democracy: 39 Years After the Gwangju Democratic Uprising

Written by Hyung Jun You The May 18 Gwangju Democratic Uprising became a symbol of freedom and a kindling light of liberty that guided other cities in Korea and Southeast … Read More

Mountain Azaleas: Heralding the Spring Transformation of the Korean Landscape

Written and photographed by Steve Robinson From the brown and barren tundra-like conditions of winter to the lush vibrant colors of spring, the transformation of the Korean landscape in April … Read More

The Ferryboat and the Traveler 나룻배와 행인

Written by Han Yong-un 한용운 (1926)Translated by David E. Shaffer I am a ferryboat,And you a traveler. With soiled foot, on me you tread.Embracing you, the water I cross.While embracing … Read More