Breaking Cultural Barriers: Challenges Faced by International Undergraduate Students

By Arum Ayuningsih Study abroad has become a widespread phenomenon in the international community, where young people strive to spread their wings and seek opportunities in other parts of the … Read More

“If You’ve Got Something to Say, Just Say It!” – Dedicating Myself to Toastmasters

By Johanna Lezada Back in October of 2020, I was a foreign university student in Korea recovering from a traumatic incident and barely had the appetite for anything. For all … Read More

Together Day: Building a Society of Respect for Each Other’s Culture and Traditions – May 2025

By Lee Boram From a Homogeneous Nation to a Multicultural Korea! The founding myth of Gojoseon, Korea’s first kingdom, is a fascinating tale known as the Dangun myth. The story … Read More

Exchange Student Diary: A Filipino Student’s Life at Chonnam National University – March 2025

By Julienne Mei Magbanua I had never imagined myself on an exchange program,  but the opportunity presented itself in 2023 at a fair at my home university in the Philippines. I applied and … Read More

The UNESCO Bootcamp: Gifting the Power to Change the World – March 2025

By Park Yeonju Do you believe that you have the power to change the world? Do you think that power lies within you? Many people might hesitate to answer these … Read More

Tasting the World: Global Cooking Community – February 2025

By Park Yeonju “When traveling, you have to try this! It’s said to be a unique dish from this country.” One thing you can’t overlook when traveling is food. Each … Read More

The 2023 Gwangju Together Day: Together We Celebrate Multiculturalism and Inclusion!

The Gwangju International Center (GIC) is proud to organize this event along with the Gwangju Immigration Service as its host. This year, it will be held in Jungoe Park, a family-friendly park in the Buk-gu area near Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall, Gwangju Culture and Art Center, Gwangju Art Museum, and Gwangju Folk Museum. It has easy access and spacious areas for all your family and friends to enjoy. Like in previous years, it is expected that we will see a lot of turnout, especially now that the mask rules have been lifted, making it easier to spend time and celebrate events outdoors.

“Volunteering for the Joy I Give and Receive”

The pandemic had brought like-minded KONA volunteers back together, this time via Zoom.