Where Will I Be Spread? – January 2025
By Kang Hyunsuk (Jennis) A few years ago, I was captivated by an intriguing and unique artwork at the Gwangju Museum of Art. The wall was filled with long, short, … Read More
Category: Features
As the Clock Strikes Midnight: A 2025 New Year’s Reflection – January 2025
By Yousra Feriel Drioua The dawn of a new year traditionally brings the comforting hope of resolutions – aspirations to live better, to be more productive, or finally master a … Read More
Seollal: Korea’s Older New Year – January 2025
By David Shaffer This year, we are blessed with two important holidays in January – two new year celebrations that are similar in some ways yet quite different in others. … Read More
Spending the Holiday Season in Gwangju
A Journey Through Gwangju’s Unique December Spots By Park Yeonju & Neha Bisht As the year draws to a close, December becomes embroidered with colorful lights. Once again, the season … Read More
Promoting Public Diplomacy in Vietnam
Gwangju Delegation Visits Nghe An Province By Park Yeonju “Welcome: Gwangju International Center, Korea.” Each letter carefully written in Hangeul in a cute and meticulous style. These were the heartfelt … Read More
“The Jewel in the Crown”: A Year of Cultural Exchanges
An Interview with Canadian Ambassador to Korea By Arlo Matisz On Friday November 1, Tamara Mawhinney, the Canadian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea since 2022, was interviewed by GGN … Read More
Dancing Dreams and Diverse Voices
Inside Gwangju Youth Week 2024 By Kidest Tefera As autumn leaves are teasing to blanket the streets, Gwangju came alive with the hum of youthful energy at the May 18 … Read More
The Dalbit Alliance
Daegu–Gwangju Exchange Tours By Diariatou Gaye Background of the Dalbit Alliance the Gyeongsang and Jeolla provinces of South Korea have had historical and political conflicts. In particular, Daegu and Gwangju, … Read More