Peru: The Beauty of Andean Culture and Nature
Written by Park Tae-sang and Kaitlyn Wachter In January, the two of us met in South America after four months apart. We made our way first through Bolivia, where we … Read More
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The End of Flying Eaves
Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters Korea’s traditional sweeping roofs have lost their place in modern society. Despite their beauty and functionality, today these roofs with intricately tiled rafters and … Read More
The Gwangju Knitting Club: Mixing Yarn and Yarns
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman In the space above where McLeod’s used to be in Dongmyeong-dong, there is a new meeting space for crafty-minded people. Ember Bar is the … Read More
Local Governments and Historical Memory: How Cities Build Peaceful and Democratic Societies
Written by Jaume Puigpinós One of the most unique characteristics of Gwangju is its movement for human rights and democracy. This characteristic was awarded to the city by the sacrifice … Read More
The May 16 Military Coup: How It Came About
Originally written by Shin Sang-soon (Originally appearing in the May 2003 issue of the Gwangju News.) As May 16 is the fifty-eighth anniversary of Korea’s 5.16 coup d’état, we thought … Read More
Extending International Solidarity from Gwangju: The May 18 Memorial Foundation
Written by Praveen Kumar Yadav May is a poignant month for Gwangju people, whose struggles in 1980 ultimately led to triumph over dictatorship and the establishment of democracy in South … Read More
Buddhist Master Ji Seon on Democracy: An Interview
Written by Monk Jang Gyong The recent history of Gwangju is marked with selfless and often painful sacrifices for a brighter and more righteous future. The efforts of this city’s … Read More
Sharing the May 18 Atrocities with the World: Interview with Martha Huntley, Former Gwangju Missionary
Written by Wilson Melbostad Nearly 40 years have passed since citizens came together and took to the streets in May of 1980 in the Gwangju Democratic Uprising. The uprising became … Read More