Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
By Neha Bisht || As the summer sun blazes across South Korea, bringing soaring temperatures and humid days, families and groups of friends begin searching for the perfect escape from … Read More
By Luis Andrés || During the World Human Rights Cities Forum in Gwangju, the city welcomed voices from around the world committed to advancing human dignity and democratic values. Among … Read More
By Kim Jongbun || On the evening of June 2, I walked into a Starbucks near the waterfront – not to order a drink but to request a refund. I … Read More
By Vibhanshu Maurya || In April 10, 2026, a seminar hall in the College of Social Sciences at Chonnam National University (CNU) became the setting for a conversation that is … Read More
By Luis Andrés Gwangju hosted the 16th World Human Rights Cities Forum from May 13 to 15, 2026. Once again, our city opened its doors to academics, activists, public officials, … Read More
By Muhammad Umar Tahir || It was Sunday, and I was sitting in a waiting area of a nearby community center when I noticed something interesting happening right next to … Read More
By Choi Yong-ju || The tragedy of Gwangju in May 1980 stemmed from isolation. While citizens suffered under the violence of martial law troops, most Koreans remained unaware – the … Read More
The 2026 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights has been awarded to Sylvia Acan, a courageous human rights activist from Uganda, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first African … Read More
