From the Editor – September 2025
Have you noticed? The intensity of the “tropical nights” seems to be abating. The chorus of the cicadas seems to be waning. And even the buzz of air conditioning units … Read More
Author: Gwangju News
Gwangju City News – September 2025
Gwangju Honors Seven for Heroic Rescues During Torrential Rain Gwangju City recognized five citizens and two firefighters as “righteous citizens” for saving lives during record-breaking rainfall on July 17, when … Read More
How Design Embraces Humanity: The 2025 Gwangju Design Biennale and a Conversation with Prof. Choi Sooshin
By Luis Andrés González Gwangju welcomes its 2025 Design Biennale this month, promising art, innovation, and purpose. This year’s edition is titled “You, the World: How Does Design Embrace Humanity?” (“너라는 세계: 디자인은 … Read More
WHRCF: Bangladesh’s July Uprising Finds a Voice in Gwangju – Celebrating Gwangju’s May Uprising with the Spirit of Our July Uprising
By Farhana Binte Jigar Farina, Speaker at the 2025 World Human Rights Cities Forum From being targeted as a criminal by the fascist government to becoming one of the frontliners … Read More
Chuseok FAQ: Your Holiday Questions Answered
By David Shaffer Though it is considered one of the most important holidays in Korea, Chuseok’s origins and traditional practices are not widely known among the international community in Korea. This article of … Read More
Exploring Korea: From Campfires to Island Trails – A Holiday to Remember
By Neha Bisht Holidays are precious. They become a necessity when work and routine start to drain every ounce of energy from you. In Korea, long holidays are rare treasures. … Read More
Gyeongju: The Silla Capital, 2025 Edition
By Dhivyaa S. P. They call it the “city of the open museum.” A place where history doesn’t just sit behind glass. I’m not talking about prehistoric dinosaurs here. This … Read More
Seeing Gwangju from Above: Mudeung-san’s Lift and Monorail
By Fatimah Muthiah Irbah Gwangju may not be on every traveler’s list when visiting South Korea, but this city has plenty to offer. As one of the country’s six largest … Read More