Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
By Park Nahm-Sheik Yeosu is often mentioned along with Odong Island, a one-of-a-kind island within Yeosu’s jurisdiction. Odong Island is well-known for its unique colony of camellias. The island attracts … Read More
By Neha Bisht Jeollanam-do is one of the larger provinces in South Korea, and exploring its cities and countryside is always a rewarding experience. The province has everything: lively cities … Read More
By Park Yeonju A close yet distant neighboring country. On clear days, you can even see it across the sea, and to some regions, you can fly in just about … Read More
By Luis Andrés González This September, Gwangju welcomed a new cohort of Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) students – young people from all over theworld who come here to pursue graduate … Read More
By Arifa Batool On a bright August morning, I visited Penguin Village, and it turned out to be one of the most unique places I have ever seen. Hidden in … Read More
By Murdock O’ Mooney I first visited Hiroshima, Japan, in the summer of 2025, although I had wanted to go long before that. Having lived in Gwangju and worked at … Read More
By Saqib Sharif The prolonged delay of Gwangju Subway Line 2 has become one of the city’s most pressing urban issues, repeatedly disrupting daily life while placing increasing pressure on … Read More
This column features each month one of our regular writers for the Gwangju News, allowing our readers to get to know them better. These windows on writers follow an interview … Read More