Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
By Choi Yong-ju || The tragedy of Gwangju in May 1980 stemmed from isolation. While citizens suffered under the violence of martial law troops, most Koreans remained unaware – the … Read More
The 2026 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights has been awarded to Sylvia Acan, a courageous human rights activist from Uganda, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first African … Read More
By Lisa Casaus || There are those who say that protest “doesn’t change anything,” but you can thank protest for the eight-hour workday and voting rights. For some, it has … Read More
By Park Nahm-Sheik || Place names often come with meanings not always apparent on the surface. Take, for example, a village known as Bae-bau (배바우), located on the outskirts of … Read More
By Neha Bisht || Planning the Perfect Summer Getaway After the pleasant spring season ends in Korea, the hot summer begins – and it is truly the best time to … Read More
By Park Yeonju || There is this city, the third largest in Indonesia and the capital of North Sumatra. What is its connection to Gwangju? Since establishing a sister-city relationship … Read More
Each month this column features one of our regular writers for the Gwangju News in order for our readers to get to know them better. These windows on the writers … Read More
By Murdock O’Mooney || AI is reshaping the world of education. Students in Korea are increasingly turning to AI tutors, as they offer a cost-effective alternative to the traditional hagwon, … Read More
