Local Community Meets a Syrian Refugee Family
On Gwangju International Community Day last October, I was soaked not only because of the rain, but also with happiness and gratitude all day standing under the awning of the … Read More
Category: Community
Gwangju Performance Project Gears Up for Theatre Production in December!
The second floor of the Gwangju International Center buzzes with musical energy every Sunday as the Gwangju Performance Project (GPP) prepares for their December performance of Little Shop of Horrors. … Read More
Sports: Dance
The Dance Chronicles By Thando Mlambo My relationship with dance has always felt like a game of hide and seek. My body, my mind and my soul never seemed to … Read More
Local Entrepreneurs: With All Their Hearts – GROUND PLAN
When you meet someone special, you intuitively know that something is unique and extraordinary just by sharing a few words with that person. Son Seok-ho and Kim Yung-yeong, a … Read More
How to Start Your Own Business in Korea
Being an international entrepreneur in Korea is not easy. Neither is the process of obtaining the proper business license required for such endeavors as starting one’s own business in Korea. … Read More
Community Leaders: Sarah Hale
This month we interviewed Sarah Hale, who is a Assistant Professor at Dongshin University, Naju City. Rumor has it she likes to “help out” around Gwangju. When did the Adopt-a-Child … Read More
Global Families of Gwangju Halloween Party: An Interview with Kelly Palmer Kim and Jeffrey Hamilton
Fall is a season of celebrations and festivals, but for some international residents living in Korea, there is one spooky festival that is conspicuously absent. Halloween is perhaps one of … Read More
Biking in Gwangju
When I arrived in Gwangju last year, I was surprised at the lively bike scene I found. For those who ride, the city and surrounding area has an extensive network … Read More