Korean Youth on Climate Change
Gwangju used to be considered as one of ordinary, honestly boring, cities, having nothing special. But Gwangju has recently has been trying to be a better city in various aspects.
Author: Gwangju News
The Bike Lanes Question
In Gwangju on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at the Q&A session of the Transportation Plenary Meeting of the UEA, the Seoul Mayor’s Office spokesperson on transportation is asked about the development of bicycle paths beyond the river.
Meeting Robert Goodland: The Brown Rice Brit
Gwangju News had a rare opportunity to sit down with Robert Goodland, former environmental advisor to the World Bank for 23 years.
Together Wherever: Couples in Gwangju
Although the majority of new teachers landing at Incheon are unattached, Korea isn’t a singles party anymore.
Mitsubishi Grandmothers
This is the story of Yang Kum-deok, one of many Korean middle-schoolers taken during the 1940s to work in the Mitsubishi factories in Japan. What was presented to be the opportunity of a lifetime soon tragically turned into a living nightmare for her and many others, in which the battle for justice still rages on to this day.
A Weekend at Wando
Meaning literally ‘Grass Island’, Wando is best reached by bus from Gwangju’s bus terminal. The island has two bus terminals – Wan-dong in the north and Wando-eup in the south.
Restaurant Review: Thai Food
Owner Taksaporn Phangesri always has a smile ready for customers, and she welcomed Gwangju News reporter Gib Busch to talk about her life and experiences establishing a Thai restaurant in Gwangju.
Kimchi Olympiad: Rewind
The first annual Kimchi Olympiad, a combination of fun and philanthropy, took place on Oct. 15, 2011 at Gwangju’s Kimchi Town. The event was an “Amazing Race”-style competition with teams composed of expats and children from five different youth homes throughout Gwangju.