Lessons from a May in Gwangju: A Conversation with Pitikan Sitthidej on Human Rights, Regional Challenges, and International Cooperation

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

Starbucks: Void of Historical Sensitivity

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

Learning–Labor–Exploitation: The Space Graduate Students Live In

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

Cities of Dignity: Human Rights Forum Returns to Gwangju

By Luis Andrés || As May approaches, Gwangju prepares for the most meaningful month on the city’s calendar. May is when we remember the May 18 Democratic Uprising, when ordinary … Read More

International Women’s Day: Why March 8 Still Matters… And Why It Makes Some People Uncomfortable

By Luis Andrés || Every year on March 8, the same questions come back: “Why do we need International Women’s Day?” “Why is there no Men’s Day?” “Isn’t equality already … Read More

Global Focus: Winter in Ukraine – Survival Instead of Celebration

By Andriievska Anastasiia || For most people around the world, winter is one of the happiest seasons of the year – a time for holidays, vacations, and celebrating winter traditions … Read More

Yellow Dust in the Age of Climate Change: What the Skies over Gwangju Tell Us

By Siddhant K. || The skies over Gwangju have always been a canvas of seasons: the crisp blue of autumn, the vibrant cherry blossoms of spring, the dramatic monsoon grays. … Read More

The Environment: More Nuclear Power Plants?

By Chung Hyunhwa || I technology is calling for massively higher electricity needs. The estimation for the electricity needed to run the data centers is skyrocketing in the statistics. Based … Read More