Galaxy Hotel Checks into Gwangju

Josh Garcia and Carleen Kirksey comprise Galaxy Hotel, a band settling into Gwangju’s international music scene. The two American musicians were most recently playing in Portland, Oregon, before they traveled … Read More

Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Gwangju

Winter is finally upon us, and the cold weather is truly here to stay. When it is chilly out, not only does it become harder to pursue your favorite outdoor … Read More

Adopt-A-Child Outreaches to Gwangju’s Children

  Korean children motivate Gwangju’s Adopt-A-Child for Christmas – Gwangju (ACC) volunteers to give generously, as they have this month and every year since 2010. Sarah Hale, current ACC President, … Read More

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

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