Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
By Luis Andrés González Gwangju welcomes its 2025 Design Biennale this month, promising art, innovation, and purpose. This year’s edition is titled “You, the World: How Does Design Embrace Humanity?” (“너라는 세계: 디자인은 … Read More
By Farhana Binte Jigar Farina, Speaker at the 2025 World Human Rights Cities Forum From being targeted as a criminal by the fascist government to becoming one of the frontliners … Read More
By David Shaffer Though it is considered one of the most important holidays in Korea, Chuseok’s origins and traditional practices are not widely known among the international community in Korea. This article of … Read More
By Neha Bisht Holidays are precious. They become a necessity when work and routine start to drain every ounce of energy from you. In Korea, long holidays are rare treasures. … Read More
By Dhivyaa S. P. They call it the “city of the open museum.” A place where history doesn’t just sit behind glass. I’m not talking about prehistoric dinosaurs here. This … Read More
By Fatimah Muthiah Irbah Gwangju may not be on every traveler’s list when visiting South Korea, but this city has plenty to offer. As one of the country’s six largest … Read More
A master’s degree researcher in CNU’s College of Engineering died on July 13, 2025. He left notes alleging pressure and mistreatment by superiors. One year after a foreign student’s death … Read More
By Yousra Feriel Drioua A disturbing case of workplace abuse in Naju, Jeollanam-do, has sparked national outrage, drawing attention to what advocates describe as systemic flaws in South Korea’s migrant … Read More
