Café The Haru: Where Art, Light, and Nature Meet

By Saqib Sharif Tucked away in the tranquil outskirts of Damyang, Jeollanam-do, a region famous for its bamboo forests and scenic metasequoia road, stands a hidden gem that blends modern … Read More

Buyeong Meat Restaurant

By Maryam Ali I first visited the Nampyeong Buyeong Meat Restaurant for a teachers’ dinner (hoesik) earlier this year. The restaurant was booked for our private party, and we were … Read More

Sports Focus: Kia Tigers’ Foreign Players Face Uncertain Futures

By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) After failing to finish inside the top five this season, the Kia Tigers – last year’s KBO champions – wrapped up their 2025 campaign in eighth … Read More

Area Sports Round-Up: Baseball – Soccer – Volleyball, November 2025

By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Tigers’ Season Ends in Disappointment The Kia Tigers’ 2025 KBO League campaign has come to a close with a disappointing record of 65 wins, 75 losses, … Read More

Upcoming Events – November 2025

 EXHIBITIONS                                         1st Suseong Media Art Festa: Korean Modern & Contemporary Art Project #1 Kim Han-yong Archive Photo Exhibition: “Records of Dreams” G.Map Sensory Milieu Children’s Design Space Universe Awakening Spaces … Read More

From the Editor – October 2025

Gwangju is known for its ginkgo- lined city streets, and anyone living here is aware that these shade trees are a harbinger of the robustness of autumn – ginkgo nuts … Read More

Gwangju City News – October 2025

Gwangju Secures Record 3.66 Trillion Won in 2026 National Budget Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on August 29 that 3.6616 trillion won has been allocated to regional projects in the government’s … Read More

Music in the Streets: Gwangju’s Busking World Cup 2025

By David J. Richter This year, the city of Gwangju is hosting the 4th Gwangju Busking World Cup. The event is being held from October 15 to 19 (Wed.–Sun.) for … Read More