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Current Issues May 18

Fountain of Light: Carrying the Spirit of May 18 Through Media Arts 

Gwangju News

Ask any Gwangju citizen and it is almost certain that they know about “the fountain” (분수대). Located at the May 18 Democratic Plaza in Dong-gu, it is a significant landmark for the city. In 1980, this was the very place where citizens gathered, exchanging words of support to win over the military dictatorship. The area has now become the May 18 Democracy Plaza, and the fountain together with the clock tower nearby are a testament to the very history of the city. To further its function as a city landmark, a new project has transformed the fountain into a new tourist hotspot in Gwangju through the Fountain of Light (빛의 분수대) installation. It is expected to be unveiled some time in June this year. 

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“Glory to Ukraine!” “Victory Shall Be Ours”

Gwangju News

I want to convey to you, our dear beloved Koreans, that Russian troops will not defeat our country; victory shall be ours. And it will be a victory for the entire civilized world. This will be a victory for your beautiful country as well. We think that you know well what a war or union with a “brotherly” people is. We have a national slogan, or rallying cry, in Ukraine; we say, “Glory to Ukraine!” And the reply is “Glory to the heroes!”

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Thank You for Not Smoking

Gwangju News

To be free from the need to hack butts to get a nic-fix is a wonderful thing.

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COVID-19 Confusion: The Public Mis-understanding of Science

Gwangju News

“Amidst the current pandemic and huge global vaccination drive, discrediting science and scientists thrives, and social media very often facilitates the spreading of false or misleading information.”

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Kudos to the Nation’s Unsung Heroes: Fighters of the Flames

Gwangju News

“In matters of life and death, while others turn away, they are always the ones who choose to stay.”

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I’m Not a Grinch: Odd Songs for Those of Us Who Need a Little More (or Less?) Christmas Cheer

Gwangju News

“You can only listen to the same three songs so many times before going crazy.

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(Sub)standard Practice: Urban Redevelopment’s Sudden Fall from Obscurity

Gwangju News

With nine dead and eight injured, it’s hard to know where to start picking up the pieces. To provide some context, the ill-fated neighborhood is nearing the end of a long, arduous redevelopment process for the sake of unaffordable high-rise apartments.

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Celebrating Women’s Day 2021

Gwangju News

March 8 is International Women’s Day – this year and every year. It was established to promote equity for women in all aspects of life. As our observance of Women’s … Read More