Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
By The May 18 Memorial Foundation. The May 18 Memorial Foundation has prepared an archive exhibition, “May Is…,” regarding the entire history of the May 18 Democratic Uprising as well … Read More
By Don Tajaroensuk. The past year has become an unforgettable one for Thailand’s democratic movement, with Anon Nampa occupying the frontline of democratic protests, challenging the untouchable taboo in Thailand … Read More
By Kang Jennis Hyun-suk. I took an express train bound for Mokpo to meet the artist for the June issue of the Gwangju News. The magazine was eager to have … Read More
By C. Adam Volle. For many, the mere mention of “May” evokes pleasant thoughts of warm weather and joyful gatherings, but to the resident of Gwangju, “O-wol” (오월, May) quickly … Read More
By Kang Jennis Hyun-suk A few years ago, there was a Korean artist who held an exhibition at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. UN ambassadors from many countries … Read More
Interview by Melline Galani. For months now, many have witnessed the cruelty and abuses made by Myanmar’s military against its own civilians. Demonstrations and a deadly crackdown have embroiled the … Read More
In 1979, a young Paul Courtright found himself in Korea, working as a Peace Corps volunteer just outside of Gwangju. His work-related travel took him through Gwangju in the early … Read More
By Dr. Tatiana Rosenstein. Huh Hwe-tae (also known by his artistic name, Moosan, where moo means “exuberant” and san “mountain”) is a well-known Korean calligrapher and contemporary artist. Exploring Chinese … Read More
