Area Sports Round-Up – October 2025
A monthly overview of local sports, featuring area teams and brought to you… By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers: Kim Do-yeong Out with Injury, Wisdom Fails to Rebound Ahead of … Read More
Category: Community
“I Can’t Hold On Any Longer” What the July 13 CNU Suicide Reveals About Korea’s Labs
A master’s degree researcher in CNU’s College of Engineering died on July 13, 2025. He left notes alleging pressure and mistreatment by superiors. One year after a foreign student’s death … Read More
Migrant Workers’ Rights: Forklift Abuse in Naju Sparks National Outcry
By Yousra Feriel Drioua A disturbing case of workplace abuse in Naju, Jeollanam-do, has sparked national outrage, drawing attention to what advocates describe as systemic flaws in South Korea’s migrant … Read More
Gwangju Sinks in Rainwater: Flooding Strikes Second Time in Five Years
By Saqib Sharif Amid a global spike in climate-induced disasters, Gwangju has once again succumbed to catastrophic flooding, this time in July 2025, highlighting the growing risk urban areas face … Read More
Gwangju and Torino: Friendship Cities
By Park Yeonju Located in northwestern Italy, the city of Torino is a central hub bordering France and Switzerland. It has been an important stronghold of the modern Italian Communist … Read More
Rooftop Gardening: For Free Time Fun and Fresh Food
By David J. Richter Living in a big city comes with many advantages and perks. Great public transport, tons of different restaurants with cuisine from all over the world, professional … Read More
Gwangju Future Industry Expo 2025: Showcasing Advanced Technologies and Future Visions
By Bae Sangdon The Gwangju Future Industry Expo was held over four days from June 26 to 29, 2025, at the Kim Daejung Convention Center. This annual event is one … Read More
The Center of World Archery Moves to Gwangju
From September 5 to 12, the World Archery Championships will take place over eight days in Gwangju, the city of human rights. Outside of the Olympic Games and the Asian … Read More