Gwangju’s Emerging Skateboarding Scene
Written by William Urbanski More people in Korea should skateboard. It puzzles, even perplexes me that so few people take up skateboarding in a place that’s so ideal for it. … Read More
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On Your Mark, Get Set, and Dive into Gwangju
Written by Cho Namhee The world’s biggest aquatics sports event will take place this year from July 12 to 28 in Gwangju, and now it is only a few months … Read More
Mayan Dance Salsa: A Salsa Dance Studio that Sizzles at Night
Written and photographed by Gianna Francesca Catolico Mayan Salsa Dance Studio, located in downtown Gwangju, has opened its flaming gates to dancers and aspiring dancers alike since 2002, yet I … Read More
Saraswati Puja: The Day for the Deity of Knowledge, Art, and Music
Written by Suraj Adhikari and Janam Raj Kaji Maharjan While K-pop and Korean dramas are absolutely fantastic in their own right, there is much more to Korea that people living … Read More
Durudora: Buy & Share
Written by Harsh Kumar Mishra Gwangju is famous for its revolutionary work done for the greater good of society, and so are many of the organizations in Gwangju. I am … Read More
Skiing and Snowboarding in South Korea
Written and photographed by E.J. Jones It has been a mild winter in Korea thus far. February is already here and we have only seen snow stick to the ground … Read More
Kelly’s Expanding Global Village Narrows the Cultural Divide
Written by Karina Prananto Photographs courtesy of Kelly Palmer Kim and the Global Families of Gwangju Kelly Palmer Kim’s life always revolves around community and family. She first came to … Read More
Volunteering at the Children’s English Library in Gwangju
Written by Shilpa Rani Photographs courtesy of UNESCO KONA Volunteers At dinner, my six-year-old son asked my dad, “Will you tell me stories from the air force after dinner, grandfather?” … Read More