Book Review: When Rain Clouds Gather
Reviewed by Michael Attard When Rain Clouds Gather By Bessie Head 186 Pages, Waveland Press, 2013 (Original 1968) ISBN-13: 978-1478607595 When Rain Clouds Gather was first published in 1968 when … Read More
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Gwangju’s Hidden Gem: A Cozy Place for Tea Lovers
By Anne Nguyen A Popular Spot in a Charming Neighborhood Dongmyeong-dong in Gwangju is already known as one of the city’s most popular areas. With its small, pretty cafés and … Read More
Bread, Roses, and Community: A Gwangju Bakery Rises Beyond Business
By Yousra Feriel Drioua In a small Gwangju bakery, flour and activism ferment side by side. Bread and Roses is redefining what it means to be a local bakery. Aiming … Read More
Sorok-do: Island of Agony
By Park Nahm-Sheik This article is meant to be a sad trip down our collective memory lane. Covering an area of close to five square kilometers, Sorok-do is a moderate-sized … Read More
Area Sports Round-Up – July 2025
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers: Holding the Line Amid Injury Chaos Since the start of the 2025 KBO season, the Kia Tigers have been hit hard by a cascade … Read More
From Kawasaki to Gwangju: Shimamura Haruyo’s Next Big Move
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Originally looking to strengthen their attack and height at the net following the departure of Chinese star Zhang Yu, the AI Peppers used their No. 1 … Read More
Upcoming Events – July 2025
MUSICAL Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – 20th Anniversary EXHIBITIONS New York Masters: Friends of Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko Forum DiSeño: Gwangju and Modern Spirit Fluid Communication CONCERTS Gwangju … Read More
From the Editor – June 2025
June is in the air, inviting all to begin thinking about summer vacation plans and pet projects that have been in waiting. Here at the Gwangju News, however, the staff … Read More