Liberty and Freedom: Sister Cities Gwangju and San Antonio
By Murdock O’Mooney || According to writer Isadora James, “A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, and a golden thread to the meaning of … Read More
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Changing to an F-2 Visa
By Dhivyaa S. P. || Why does the F-2 visa matter? For many foreign residents in Korea, the F-2 visa is an important step toward a more stable life. It … Read More
Learning–Labor–Exploitation: The Space Graduate Students Live In
By Vibhanshu Maurya || In April 10, 2026, a seminar hall in the College of Social Sciences at Chonnam National University (CNU) became the setting for a conversation that is … Read More
Inside the Gwangju News: Meticulous and Methodical – Vibhanshu Maurya
Gwangju News (GN): Thank you, Vibhanshu, for finding the time for this interview. Our readers, as well as myself, know you mainly through your writings for the Gwangju News. So, … Read More
2001: A Place Odyssey
By Julian Warmington || In 2001, everything was different. Desktop computers were expensive, cigarettes cheap, cell phones black and white, and tiny flip phones were cool. The mighty Daewoo Tico … Read More
Ponderings & Contemplations: Home and Hearth
By Park Nahm-Sheik || It’s my privilege to call Gwangju home. It’s the abode of my genuine home and hearth. It’s where I’m most comfortable. It’s where I feel the … Read More
Music: K-Pop Group Features Defectors from North Korea
By Paul Singh || Boyband 1Verse is the first group to have two members who have defected from North Korea. The group comprises Hyuk, Seok, Kenny, Nathan and Aito. Previously … Read More
Music: Biggest-Ever K-Pop Festival in South Korea Planned
By Paul Singh || South Korea is planning its biggest K-pop festival, which will be announced by the nation’s four biggest K-pop agencies: Hybe, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP … Read More