Global Focus: The Day that Changed Everything – Ukraine After February 24, 2022

By Anastasiia Andriievska February 24, 2022 – the date that forever changed the lives and daily reality of every Ukrainian. It marks the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. … Read More

Shall We Have a Cup of Tea? : Tea-Brewing Culture in Jeollanam-do

By Jacqueline L. Becerra With the cooling of the weather showing its presence by brute winds and bare trees, I have found myself seeking refuge on toasty ondol-heated floors and … Read More

Friendship Cities: Gwangju and Leipzig – Bound by Democracy

By David J. Richter Gwangju has numerous partnerships with different cities all over the world. In this article we will take a look at one of these, the partnership with … Read More

Inside the Gwangju News: Sports Enthusiast and Writer – Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius)

For the past two years, the Gwangju News has had regular professional sports reporting on Gwangju’s baseball, soccer, and volleyball teams – the Kia Tigers, Gwangju FC, and the AI … Read More

Kia Tigers Face Tough Decisions Ahead of Free Agency Market

By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) With the 2025 KBO season officially over, teams across the league are gearing up for a silent but fierce battle in the upcoming free agent market … Read More

Area Sports Round-Up: Baseball – Soccer – Volleyball

By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers Begin Final Camp in Japan, Testing Candidates for Asian Player Slot The Kia Tigers began their final training camp of the year on October … Read More

The Things I Miss Most About Living in Gwangju

By Murdock O’Mooney American writer Mary Anne Radmacher once wrote, “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” I can attest … Read More

The Immigrant’s Holiday

By Farrukh Anique It is that time of the year again – when bus terminals swell with restless crowds, train stations turn into rivers of rushing footsteps, and roads overflow … Read More