South Jeolla Governor Lee Nak-yeon: The Six Trillion Won Plan
Governor Lee Nak-yeon has a great vision for South Jeolla Province, with plans to attract corporate investment, promote tourism and eco-friendly agriculture.
Author: Gwangju News
A Sijo, by Hwang Jini
Courtesan Hwang Jini’s sijo under her gassing name ‘Bright Moon.’
Do Byeongyeong Koreans Have Dutch Ancestors?
Are Koreans from Byeongyeong descendants of Dutch origin, or is it simply rumors spread throughout the years?
The Private Language Academy
Na Yeon Jeong is the owner of M-UM Education in Sinchang-dong, one of the private English academies that are a mainstay in Korea.
The Donghak Peasants Rebellion, Part 2
The 1894 Donghak Peasants Rebellion led to significant social change as a precursor to the Korean democratic movement.
Korea in the World: Arabia
Before 1959, no Korean had entered the Arab world. Yet for 10 years starting in 1974, millions of Koreans flooded the area, working for major companies like Hyundai. But what about now?
Jodhpur
Richard Wilhite recounts his journey in Jodhpur, India, where he caught a glimpse of ‘the real India’.
Nurturing Future Advocates: The Importance of Environmental Education
Doing a great job of promoting environmental awareness for the youth of Gwangju is the “Greenseed Program”! Hopefully, this volunteer program can continue!