Peace and Solidarity: Human Rights Cities Acting for Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding

By the WHRCF Secretariat Gwangju Hosts WHRCF 2025 The 2025 World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF 2025) will be held on May 15 to 17 at the Kim Daejung Convention … Read More

Survivor of South Korea’s Gulag: Interview with Suh Sung – May 2025

By Shin Gyeonggu I first met Suh Sung nearly 20 years ago, expecting to encounter a man marked by anger and resolution after enduring nearly two decades of imprisonment and … Read More

Petals and Pathways: A Spring Escape to Gokseong – May 2025

By Neha Bisht Last year, I finally checked something off my spring bucket list in South Korea: the Gokseong World Rose Festival. Held each May in the peaceful county of … Read More

Amuse Jjimjil-bang in Mokpo: Finding Some Rest and Relaxation

By Maryam Ali My favorite aspect of jjimjil-bang is how refreshed you can feel after a session. It isn’t just a sauna. It’s an experience. I take pleasure in the … Read More

The May Mothers of Gwangju – May 2025

By Park Yeonju May has returned once again. Fresh green grass begins to sprout, and a gentle breeze flows through the air. But in Gwangju, many still carry the pain … Read More

Walking the Path of History: The Significance of Democracy Road at Chonnam University – May 2025

By Dhivyaa S. P. When I first chose Chonnam National University for my graduate studies, my decision was entirely academic. I was drawn by the work of a professor whose … Read More

Together Day: Building a Society of Respect for Each Other’s Culture and Traditions – May 2025

By Lee Boram From a Homogeneous Nation to a Multicultural Korea! The founding myth of Gojoseon, Korea’s first kingdom, is a fascinating tale known as the Dangun myth. The story … Read More

Teachers Day: Highly Commemorated in Korea – May 2025

By David J. Richter Teachers Day does not necessarily mean the same thing to all people around the world. World Teachers Day is celebrated on October 5, which is not … Read More