From the Editor – October 2026
The ginkgo nuts are raining down on Gwangju’s sidewalks, and still on the trees, the ginkgo leaves are thinking about turning to their distinct golden-yellow hue. The nights are providing … Read More
Category: About Us
From the Editor – September 2026
I sometimes sit in the twilight of a cloudless evening gazing upward. And I sometimes notice what looks like a bright star or planet, but it is moving much too … Read More
From the Editor – August 2026
I have spent a large portion of my life living in Gwangju – first, when Gwangju was part of the surrounding Jeollanam-do province, and then for 40 years when Gwangju … Read More
From the Editor – June 2026
Welcome to our June issue, the 292nd issue of the Gwangju News. This doesn’t sound particularly remarkable, other than the fact that the publishing of the 292 monthly issues was … Read More
From the Editor – May 2026
It’s May! The warmth of the weather that heralds in this month generates a sense of jubilance not duplicated elsewhere in the calendar. Hearing “May,” reminds us of the approaching … Read More
From the Editor – April 2026
April – the thought of this month evokes such pleasant emotions. The warmth of spring. Sunny skies. Picnics, excursions, cheery cherry blossoms, dancing hearts. April fills us with joy, exuberance, … Read More
From the Editor – March 2026
This month’s cover of the Gwangju News celebrates International Women’s Day – March 8. You may wonder why a regional magazine such as ours would mark an occasion that is … Read More
From the Editor – February 2026
It still feels as though we’re on the cusp of a new and exciting year, even though January 1st passed a full month ago. (Catch the Jan. 1 sunrise in … Read More