Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
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
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
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
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
A master’s degree researcher in CNU’s College of Engineering died on July 13, 2025. He left notes alleging pressure and mistreatment by superiors. One year after a foreign student’s death … Read More
By Yousra Feriel Drioua A disturbing case of workplace abuse in Naju, Jeollanam-do, has sparked national outrage, drawing attention to what advocates describe as systemic flaws in South Korea’s migrant … Read More
By Saqib Sharif Amid a global spike in climate-induced disasters, Gwangju has once again succumbed to catastrophic flooding, this time in July 2025, highlighting the growing risk urban areas face … Read More
By Park Yeonju Located in northwestern Italy, the city of Torino is a central hub bordering France and Switzerland. It has been an important stronghold of the modern Italian Communist … Read More
