Creative Writing: Love, Loss, and a Snickers Bar in Seoul

By Reeti Roy Thunderstorms crashed outside, and because of a cloudburst, our garden looked like a pond. Two live fish had entered my bedroom – a first in all my … Read More

D’s Café Column: Stepping into the Joseon Era – A Cultural Café Experience

By Dhivyaa S. P. Cafés are everywhere in Gwangju. Each with its own theme, style, and atmosphere. But among the trendy interiors and dessert displays, there is one place that … Read More

Walk the Walk, Sip the Coffee: My Time at Gwangju’s Annual Coffee Walk

By Johanna Lezada This year’s Coffee Walk (커피 산책) in Dongmyeong-dong was an event that truly exceeded my expectations. As someone who couldn’t go a day without a good cup … Read More

Kia Tigers Face Tough Decisions Ahead of Free Agency Market

By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) With the 2025 KBO season officially over, teams across the league are gearing up for a silent but fierce battle in the upcoming free agent market … Read More

Area Sports Round-Up: Baseball – Soccer – Volleyball

By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers Begin Final Camp in Japan, Testing Candidates for Asian Player Slot The Kia Tigers began their final training camp of the year on October … Read More

Upcoming Events – December 2025

 EXHIBITIONS                               Shin Chang Woon: “Knowledgescape” Kim Han-yong Archive Photo Exhibition: “Records of Dreams” *This exhibition features intense light, high-frequency sounds, and rapid video transitions that may cause strong sensory stimulation. … Read More

From the Editor – November 2025

Temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling, the vivid garb of summer is giving way to jackets of more earthy tones, but the forest foliage is still parading its varied autumnal … Read More

Gwangju City News – November 2025

Gwangju Secures Gateway for Local AI Firms to Enter Chinese Market Gwangju has secured a foothold for local artificial intelligence companies seeking to expand into China. Mayor Kang Gi-jung signed … Read More