Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
By Arifa Batool || Moving to a new country brings both excitement and moments of reflection on home. Coming from the mountainous region of Gilgit-Baltistan in northern Pakistan, I was … Read More
By Dhivyaa S. P. || No plan. No practice. No expectations. It started like any usual workday morning. I woke up, got ready, and followed my routine. But instead of … Read More
By Li Aoding || Located in Shanxi Province in northeastern China, Changzhi is a city known for its long history, rich cultural heritage, and distinctive regional traditions. Meanwhile, Gwangju, in … Read More
By Siddhant K. || The hidden environmental catastrophe of modern warfare, from the steppes of Ukraine to the shores of Gaza. When we speak of war, we usually speak of … Read More
By Muhammad Umar Tahir || A few nights ago, I was scrolling through my phone when I came across a video that immediately caught my attention. It showed a group … Read More
By Erva Ozkan || Scarlet was always there, though I never wanted her to be. She was never a friend to me. Whatever she said, I dismissed. I believed she … Read More
By Murdock O’Mooney || The Buddha is god for approximately 500 million people worldwide. Between 17–23% of South Koreans are followers, and this year, May 24 marks the Buddha’s birthday, … Read More
By Reeti Roy || A Day in Hands, Honey, and Tile Roofs I arrived in Seoul with the kind of expectations you carry in your palms, like fragile postcards from … Read More
