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

BettyAss Returns: Injecting Local Pride into Gwangju’s Punk Scene – February 2025

By Jon Dunbar BettyAss, one of Gwangju’s first punk bands, dating back to 2002, reunited last year after about seven years apart. Just as their breakup was a major step … Read More

Area Sports Round-Up – February 2025

By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers Mourn Tragic Loss in Muan Airport Crash On December 29, a tragic accident occurred at Muan International Airport in Jeollanam-do, claiming the lives of … Read More

Healing Through Strings: Genie’s Ukulele Journey in Gwangju – February 2025

By Dhivyaa S. P. When I first met Kim Yoo-Jin, or “Genie” as she prefers to be called, I was captivated by her story. Not just because of her unique … 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

Area Sports Round-Up – January 2025

A monthly overview of local sports, featuring area teams and brought to you… By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers Celebrate Championship with Parade and Renewed Contracts On November 30, Gwangju’s … Read More

Composting Toilets: Nature Calls – January 2025

By Chung Hyunhwa For campers or people who wish to be off- grid, one thing to consider is the type of toilet you will be using. Normally in the city, … Read More