Upcoming Events – January 2026
THEATER Musical: Mamma Mia Forest of Memories CLASSICAL Choi Chi-hyun Piano Recital LECTURE / TALK Manifesto of Spring: Talk with Seo Dong-jin and Ho Rui An EXHIBITIONS Bang Jeong A: … Read More
Author: Gwangju News
From the Editor – December 2025
I love walking Gwangju’s Pureun-gil (Green Path) at this particular time of year. There are more leaves on the ground than on the trees – reds and golds, sun-kissed yellows … Read More
Photo of the Month – December 2025
Seasons of Strength Nature teaches us resilience – to stay rooted through life’s winters, knowing that warmth and growth always find their way back. The Photographer Neha Bisht is a … Read More
Photo of the Month – November 2025
Transformative Tranquility Perched at 600 meters above sea level on the gentle shoulder of Cheon-gwan Mountain, Cheon-gwan Temple floats between the clouds and the cliffs of Jangheung County. Founded during … Read More
Gwangju City News – December 2025
Gwangju Proposes National Computing Center Gwangju Mayor Kang Gi-jung delivered a keynote speech titled “AI Model City Gwangju: Toward Korea’s Top 3 in AI” at the 10th Seoul Future Conference … Read More
Human Rights in Harmony: Gwangju’s Dreamers Carry the Torch to Myanmar
By Kaitlyn Wachter This October, on the border between Myanmar and Thailand, a group of people came together in a cacophony of cultural exchange, music, and solidarity. The culmination of … Read More
Preserving the Warmth of Autumn: Community Kimchi-Making at the Gwangju Kimchi Festival
By A. Ayuningsih Autumn in Korea always leaves a special impression. The cool air, the changing colors of the leaves, and the bustling harvest scenes across the country mark the … Read More
Global Focus: The Day that Changed Everything – Ukraine After February 24, 2022
By Anastasiia Andriievska February 24, 2022 – the date that forever changed the lives and daily reality of every Ukrainian. It marks the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. … Read More