Gwangju News – April 2025
Mobile Citizen Registration Cards: A Leap in Digital Governance Gwangju is part of South Korea’s nationwide rollout of mobile citizen registration cards, which began in phases in February 2025. As … Read More
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Igniting the Flame of Democracy: The April 19 Revolution in Gwangju – April 2025
By Park Yeonju In 1960, Gwangju shouted for democracy. High school students and citizens alike gathered to demand their rightful rights as citizens of Korea. The manipulation of the democratic … Read More
Remembering the Jeju 4.3 Incident: The Role of Literature in Expressing Cultural Memory and Trauma
By Diane Dooley Jeju Island, located in the waters southwest of the Korean Peninsula, is known today for its beautiful landscapes, subtropical climate, and thriving tourism industry. Affectionately referred to … Read More
The 4.3 Jeju Massacre in Words: Two Representative Novels
By Chung Hyunhwa pril 3rd is a night of memorial services in many homes in Jeju. Why so many deaths? What really happened? Here are two novels that describe the … Read More
“Gotcha, April Fools!”, April Fools’ Day: Filled with Fun Pranks – April 2025
A day when not telling the truth is acceptable. – as well as tricking or spoofing one another! “I’m actually… moving abroad.” “Really? All of a sudden? Why?” “Well, it’s … Read More
Navigating Tradition, Change, and Legal Boundaries: Student Activism in South Korea – April 2025
By Yousra Feriel Drioua South Korea’s history is deeply intertwined with student activism, a force that has repeatedly challenged societal norms and governmental policies. From the resistance against Japanese colonial … Read More
Springtime Splendor: Cherry Blossoms and Heritage – Where History Meets Beauty, April 2025
By Neha Bisht Spring in South Korea is a season of renewal and celebration as the landscape transforms into a breathtaking display of cherry blossoms. The fleeting beauty of these … Read More
AI Tools for ELT Teachers – April 2025
By David Shaffer We’ve heard a lot about AI (artificial intelligence) in the past couple of years. Some are getting tired of all the hype. Some shun platforms such as … Read More