Better Together – 2. Gwangju International Student Day 2023
By Jo Lezada Photos by Kim Tae-hyung The 2023 Gwangju Citizens’ Day convention held at Jungoe Park presented a myriad of foods, fun, and entertainment for everyone to partake in … Read More
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Better Together – 1. Together Day
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, Jungoe Park in northeastern Gwangju was the site of a tremendously successfully and extremely well-attended “tri-festival.” The park, directly adjacent to the Biennale, hosted Citizen’s … Read More
A Return to the Past: Penguin Village, Yangnim-dong
2023, 2013, 1980, 1970… As soon as you enter Penguin Village, the clock begins to turn backwards. From the beginning to the end of your visit, it feels that the present and the past blend together. If you have ever dreamed of having a time machine, you can always come here. Although there is no time machine, all you need is a camera for fun photos. Penguin Village in Yangnim-dong, Gwangju, is a lovely and amusing place to visit for all ages, with friends, family, or alone.
May 18 Foundation: Bringing the Truth of May 18 to Light
The May 18 Foundation was founded in 1994 in order to help develop Korea through the spirit of struggle and solidarity of the May 18 Democratization Movement or Gwangju Uprising. Through various projects, the Foundation is committed to sharing the history of the May 18 Movement and its impact as the “foundation of democracy in Korea” at a national level, though it also promotes democracy and human rights at a global level. We meet Mr. Won Sun-seok, the chairperson of the May 18 Memorial Foundation, where he shares his personal account of the May 18 Democratization Movement, the Foundation, and his hope for the future.
Cry of the Tiger: Gwangju Welcomes Hosooni Following Years of Neglect
The people of Gwangju should be proud of Uchi Park Zoo for stepping in (and stepping up) to take care of this tiger. Hopefully, many people will visit the zoo to support its efforts and also to welcome Hosooni.
The 14th Gwangju Biennale and the Transformation of Anne Duk Hee Jordan
This year, from April 7 to July 9, the Gwangju Biennale will host its 14th Biennale, showcasing works from 79 artists, half of which are new works that have never been exhibited previously. Of the 79 artists, the Gwangju News is fortunate to have reached Anne Duk Hee Jordan, an established artist based in Berlin who will debut a suite of interactive robots at the Biennale.
Crossword Puzzle Answer for February 2023
Check out our answer for our Crossword Puzzle February 2023 issue!
Hasta la Vista, Old Man Winter!
Spring is already in the pipeline. Avian messengers cum couriers of the season will soon appear in our skies. Among other birds of that ilk, swallows will be sighted here and there, almost always in pairs. As birds go, they are exceptionally smart. Smart enough to be able to fly across seemingly endless stretches of ferocious ocean.