Sewol Update August 2015
The government is offering compensation to the families of victims of the Sewol Ferry disaster. The families are rejecting the offer and preparing a civil suit.
Author: Gwangju News
Women in the Workforce
Ana Traynin talks with two women working in roles previously dominated by men. Kim Mi-gyeong owns her own climbing center & Park So-yeon is a subway train pilot
Swedish Ambassador
Swedish Ambassador Lars Danielsson discusses his ideas and perspective on current Korean society and the challenges Korean people are working to resolve.
Gwangju Citizens “Clean Gwangju” Together
This month’s Right to the City highlights the “Clean Gwangju” campaign which is already making a difference and making people more aware of the trash problem.
Green Korea: Lets #CleanGwangju
Join the #CleanGwangju campaign and help keep Gwangju litter-free. Adam Greenberg explains how and why the campaign got started.
Photo Essay: 2015 Gwangju Universiade
Powerful photos taken by Relja Kojic highlight the spirit and emotions of the 2015 Gwangju Universiade.
What do you think about the government’s handling of MERS?
We asked young Gwangju residents to give their take on the handling of the MERS virus outbreak.
Michael Simning Award Ceremony
The Michael Simning Community Builder Award was given to Al Barnum for establishing Adopt a Child for Christmas. All the nominees were honored at the ceremony.