From Medan to Gwangju: Sister City Collaboration in the Spirit of Friendship and International Cooperation 

By Medan City  Students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at the Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) embarked on a cultural visit to Gwangju, South Korea, aiming to … Read More

Gwangju Art Class – Creating Space 

By Lisa Casaus  When was the last time you let loose with some paints or crayons and just created something for the fun of it? When was the last time … Read More

Gwangju’s Obscure Northern Rim 

By Isaiah Winters  To usher in the cold, northerly winds of the new year, this January we’ll pay tribute to Gwangju’s obscure northern rim, specifically the flatlands, foothills, and jagged … Read More

Gwangju Cares: The Community Care Service Is a Winner! 

By Jessica Lee I am a Korean-Canadian living in Gwangju, which boasts of the beauty of Mt. Mudeung. Here in Gwangju, I am making grateful memories with my family and … Read More

Pavilion Huigyeongnu: Bridging Past and Present 

By Julien Laheurte  In the year 1451, shortly after assuming the role of governor in Gwangju, the esteemed An Cheol-seok was dismayed to find no suitable venue for official gatherings … Read More

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 

Reviewed by Michael Attard  The children are living in what appears to be a private boarding school for a select few, but something is amiss. There is no mention of … Read More

Painting a Landscape of the Mind – Artist Lee In-sung 

By Kang Jennis Hyunsuk  Upon encountering Lee In-sung’s paintings, my eyes focused on scenes featuring rolling waves on the sea, graceful seagulls, and the captivating presence of a young man. … Read More