Asani Transfer Saga Leaves Gwangju FC in Turmoil

By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) The transfer of Jasir Asani has turned into an off-field drama, throwing Gwangju FC into a difficult predicament. Iranian giants Esteghlal FC recently announced via official … Read More

Area Sports Round-Up – September 2025

A monthly overview of local sports, featuring area teams and brought to you… By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers Lose Kim Do-yeong for Remainder of Season Kia Tigers star infielder … Read More

Upcoming Events – September 2025

EXHIBITIONS                                                                                            Special Exhibition in Celebration of the ACC’s 10th Anniversary: “Masters of New York: The Generation of Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Krasner” 2025 ACC Focus “Ryoji Ikeda” *This exhibition … Read More

From the Editor – August 2025

We welcome this month and the August issue of the Gwangju News with “heated” applause! Of course, one would expect nothing less than “heated” as the mercury hits 35°C on … Read More

Gwangju City News – August 2025

80 Years of Liberation August 15 marks the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945. This year, the city of Gwangju observes the day with deep … Read More

Global Expedition to Mongolia: Sharing Inclusive City Values

By Park Yeonju This summer, from June 26 to July 1, the Gwangju International Center carried out a public diplomacy project in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. A group of 28 Gwangju citizens … Read More

Gwangbok-jeol: 80 Years of Liberation – Our Journey Continues

By Park Yeonju In 1945, a cheer echoed throughout the land. Korea had finally escaped the sorrow of losing its nationhood and welcomed the complete restoration of independence. Gwangbok-jeol, which … Read More

Uldolmok and Admiral Yi Sunsin

By Park Nahm-Sheik Uldolmok (울돌목) is a wild whirlpool of a strait off the coast of Haenam on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. To be more precise, it … Read More