Academic and Cultural Opportunities for Foreigners in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province

Written by Baha Komilov Gwangju is a hub of culture, art, and democracy. The city offers experiences that many never thought they could have. I came to Gwangju three years … Read More

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

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