From Gwangju to Jeolla’s Gateway of Light: A Motorbike Ride

By Vibhanshu Maurya It was one of those lazy Sunday mornings when the weather itself seemed to suggest a road trip. No plans, no checklist, just an open sky and … Read More

A Journey to Bogil Island

By Dhivyaa S. P. Island Explorer here, reporting on an expedition to the one of Jeollanam-do’s southern islands. On a rainy day, me and my team of volunteers took a … Read More

The Things I Miss Most About Living in Gwangju

By Murdock O’Mooney American writer Mary Anne Radmacher once wrote, “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” I can attest … Read More

The Immigrant’s Holiday

By Farrukh Anique It is that time of the year again – when bus terminals swell with restless crowds, train stations turn into rivers of rushing footsteps, and roads overflow … Read More

Friendship Cities: Gwangju and Nghe An – A Friendship Rooted in Shared Spirit

By Quynh Chau When two regions share a heart for community, resilience, and hope, distance becomes only a detail. Such is the story of the friendship between Gwangju Metropolitan City … Read More

Inside the Gwangju News: Reader, Writer, Reviewer – Michael Attard

This column features each month one of our regular writers for the Gwangju News, allowing our readers to get to know them better. This month’s interview focuses on Michael Attard, … Read More

Neulbom: “Forever Spring” for Schoolchildren – Gwangju’s Approach to an After-School Program

By Yun Seongsuk South Korea continues to face challenges balancing work and family life, particularly childcare before and after school. To address this, the Ministry of Education launched the Neulbom … Read More

Ukrainian Voices, Korean Classrooms: A Tale of Sharing and Learning

By Anastasiia Andriievska I attended Chonnam National University as a scholarship student in 2024. I first began by studying the Korean language, and soon after, I joined the UNESCO KONA … Read More