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

Driving Under the Influence in Korea: What You Need to Know

Written by Wilson Melbostad Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is obviously not something to be taken lightly. This is especially true since the Korean government is now attempting … Read More

Gifts from the Mountains

Written by Jonathan BlaneyPhotographed by Jonathan Blaney and courtesy of the Gwangju International Center There are certain landscapes or natural areas around the world that seem to feel like home … Read More