Namhae: Not Just the Southern Sea, a Bundle of Joy and Schnitzel

Written and photographed by Wilson Melbostad   Open your minds and let’s use our imaginations for a second. Don’t worry I’m not going to hypnotize you, I don’t have those … Read More

The Wiz – A Musical by Charlie Small

Written by Sashai Yhukutwana Photographs courtesy of GPP Sometime in August while talking with a friend… Friend: “So do you want to try out for the next production?” Me: “Hm, … Read More

Making History in Gwangju: Inside Its First Queer Culture Festival

Written by Kristy Dolson Photographed by Isaiah Winters and Ryan Berkebile You know that expression: “Third time’s a charm”? Well, this was my third pride event and it was definitely … Read More

Fostering Ties Across the Pacific: Interview with Guatemalan Ambassador to Korea Herbert Estuardo Meneses Coronado

Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographed by Sarah Pittman The nations of South Korea and Guatemala have enjoyed bilateral relations since 1962 and since then have been successful trade partners who … Read More

Adopt-a-Child: The Initiative That Keeps Giving

Written by Jennifer Marlton   Gwangju has a particularly vibrant and generous community that has long been eager to volunteer or donate to worthy causes. One of these causes is … Read More

“i tell the truth” The Colour of Milk by Nell Leyshon

Written by Kristy Dolson In my native land of Canada, after the family dinner of Thanksgiving and the festivities of Halloween have passed, November arrives somber and reserved. This year, … Read More

Embrace the Autumn Mood at Cart Bars

Written by Cho Namhee   People who live in Korea can no longer brag about the balance of the country’s four distinct seasons like they used to. Both the summer … Read More

Gwangju News 200th Issue Celebration

Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographed by Kim Tae-hyeong and Anne Forbes On October 5th, residents of Gwangju, Jeollanamdo, and beyond came together in the 1st floor GIC hall to celebrate … Read More