From Kawasaki to Gwangju: Shimamura Haruyo’s Next Big Move
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Originally looking to strengthen their attack and height at the net following the departure of Chinese star Zhang Yu, the AI Peppers used their No. 1 … Read More
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Upcoming Events – July 2025
MUSICAL Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – 20th Anniversary EXHIBITIONS New York Masters: Friends of Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko Forum DiSeño: Gwangju and Modern Spirit Fluid Communication CONCERTS Gwangju … Read More
Area Sports Round-Up – June 2025
A monthly overview of local sports, featuring area teams and brought to you… By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Tigers’ Bullpen Collapses in Stunning Loss to Kiwoom Heroes The Kia Tigers’ bullpen … Read More
AI Peppers’ Taylor Fricano: A Season of Growth and Unfinished Business
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) After a challenging yet rewarding season, AI Peppers’ star foreign player Taylor Fricano has returned to her home in Switzerland for the off-season break. Despite not … Read More
Together Day: Building a Society of Respect for Each Other’s Culture and Traditions – May 2025
By Lee Boram From a Homogeneous Nation to a Multicultural Korea! The founding myth of Gojoseon, Korea’s first kingdom, is a fascinating tale known as the Dangun myth. The story … Read More
Area Sports Round-Up – May 2025
A monthly overview of local sports, featuring area teams and brought to you… By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Struggles Early Despite High Expectations As the 2025 KBO season kicked off, … Read More
The Mastermind Behind Gwangju FC’s Rise: Lee Jung-Hyo – May 2025
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) In various locations across Gwangju, billboards featuring photos of former President Kim Dae-jung, author Han Kang, star baseball player Kim Do-yeong, and Gwangju FC head coach … Read More
Area Sports Round-Up – April 2025
A monthly overview of local sports, featuring area teams and brought to you… By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers Roar into 2025: Big Pay Raises, New Faces, and A Stadium … Read More