Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
By Park Yeonju “I hit the desk, and he died saying, “Ah.” This statement is what the police initially announced as the cause of death of student protester Park Jong-cheol … Read More
By Neha Bisht There are places that impress you – and then there are places that imprint you. Daeheung Temple, nestled deep within the quiet folds of South Jeolla’s Duryun … Read More
By David J. Richter With most people in Korea living in apartment blocks or one-rooms, not everyone has the space to easily store a bicycle at their home. And to … Read More
By Dhivyaa S. P. Sometimes, it only takes a fraction of a second for life to change entirely. For me, that moment came unexpectedly as I twisted my ankle while … Read More
By Arum Ayuningsih Study abroad has become a widespread phenomenon in the international community, where young people strive to spread their wings and seek opportunities in other parts of the … Read More
By Johanna Lezada Back in October of 2020, I was a foreign university student in Korea recovering from a traumatic incident and barely had the appetite for anything. For all … Read More
By Chung Hyunhwa Did you know there are more and more “fragrance-free zones” or “scent-free zones” being created in North American and European countries? This is because of the awareness … Read More
By Saqib Sharif South Korea has long grappled with a declining birth rate, prompting the government to introduce various financial incentives to encourage larger families. These benefits include discounts on mortgage interest rates, subsidies … Read More
