Changes: Cigarettes, Cars, and Cows
By Julian Warmington “And these children that you spit on / As they try to change their worlds Are immune to your consultations / They’re quite aware of what they’re … Read More
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Foraging Through the Seasons
By Grace Chun While there are some that bemoan the length of winter, the appreciation that such winters build for the coming spring is unparalleled. The fact that spring miraculously … Read More
Dignity Is Front and Center
Dignity is an inviolable birthright which makes all creation tick. That is especially true for humans. This message happens to be shared by May’s four holidays: Workers’ Day, Children’s Day, May 18th Gwangju Civil Uprising Day, and Buddha’s Birthday.
Love That Makes You Feel at Ease
The adjustment to the new surroundings, meeting new people, settling down at a new home, and cooking were all a hassle. Also, the advanced technology they have here is among the best on the planet. Maybe, I was just drowning in darkness and wanted to touch the light and feel warmth in the cold weather at that time.
Chasing Two Rabbits in Agriculture: Food Production and Carbon Reduction
As the global population is predicted to become 10 billion by 2057 according to UN, securing and managing food has become a matter of urgency. However, there should be some changes in agriculture so as to control the amount of carbon release. We need wisdom to chase the two rabbits of food production and carbon reduction.
Maruna Jiu-Jitsu: Interview with Coach You Taebin
While BJJ is believed to have originated in 1925 in Japan, it was not until 1999 that it was first brought to Korea by John Frankl, a professor at Seoul’s Yonsei University, who came from the United States as a researcher and brown belt at the time. Nevertheless, it seems it has been just around the last decade that BJJ has been gaining real popularity in Korea, with more opportunities for both locals and foreign visitors to practice the martial art. Our Gwangju News team had the pleasure to talk to the owner and main coach of one of the recently opened gyms in Gwangju, Maruna Jiu-Jitsu.
Top of The Drop
This is our latest installment by Daniel Springer of the Gwangju Foreign Language Network (GFN), where “Danno” picks his favorite newly released tunes that you may have missed, along with some upcoming albums and EPs that you might want to keep on your radar.
The 2023 Gwangju Together Day: Together We Celebrate Multiculturalism and Inclusion!
The Gwangju International Center (GIC) is proud to organize this event along with the Gwangju Immigration Service as its host. This year, it will be held in Jungoe Park, a family-friendly park in the Buk-gu area near Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall, Gwangju Culture and Art Center, Gwangju Art Museum, and Gwangju Folk Museum. It has easy access and spacious areas for all your family and friends to enjoy. Like in previous years, it is expected that we will see a lot of turnout, especially now that the mask rules have been lifted, making it easier to spend time and celebrate events outdoors.