Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Of the handful of music festivals held in hot and humid Korean summers, Jisan stands out for precisely one reason: location. Tucked away in the inner folds of Incheon city, the Jisan Forest Resort presents an idyllic landscape; a winding strip of land surrounded on either side by lush green walls with a cool stream flowing around its circumference.
Our Book Reviewer, Elton LaClare looks at a novel account of the Korean War.
In May, Doug Stuber was handed an exhibit space initially set up by Park Kwang-suk, his wife, at the Jami Art Center in the Buk-gu district on northern Gwangju, near Chonnam National University.
GMA first opened its doors on August 1, 1992, and since that day, it has made a special purpose of preserving what Gwangju stands for. Every exhibition that comes through the museum places special emphasis on the theme of social justice. The curators at GMA work to bring socially conscious art work to the museum to reflect the themes that Gwangju is known for: art and human rights.
This is the Gwangju Korean Learners’ Club (GKLC), and the woman is Doaa Ghareeb. She’s not imposing, but Doaa’s clearly in charge.
Jino’s Garden is located in the heart of downtown. Gabriel Ward gives a tour of this Italian eatery.
Doug Stuber gave us a preview of the 2012 Gwangju World Music Festival.
Visiting new restaurants is always pleasing, and there are a lot more fabulous places you can eat in at nice prices, especially during lunch hour in Gwangju. Now, are you ready for your happy lunch? Bon Appetit!