Addressing Human Rights: From Gwangju to the UN
Interview with Todd Howland Interviewed by Younglee Han. We often confer respect on the basis of the job title one holds without regard to their journey to get there. Mr. … Read More
Category: Features
Artist Talk in Gwangju: Jayi Kim
Interview by Aekyeong Lee. Artist Jayi Kim, based in Gwangju, has become known for her artwork, the latest iteration of which is a relaxing space decorated with artificial greenery. However, … Read More
Forgotten at Home, Famous Abroad
Gwangju’s Jeong Chu Interview by Jeong Jiyeon. This article is the first in a series of articles designed to shed light on the life of a musician born in Gwangju, … Read More
Don’t Waste a Crisis
Written by Arlo Matisz. The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most significant events in modern economic history. It is so significant that I feel I should use capital letters … Read More
Gwangju’s Urban Tourism Trail Project
Interview with Hyunhee Cho Interviews by Jeong Jiyeon and William Urbanski. In an effort to expand Gwangju’s tourism options, Gwangju City, through the Gwangju Urban Tourism Agency, has embarked on … Read More
Gwangju’s Human Rights Forum
Co-organized by UCLG.Contributed by the UCLG-CSIPDHR Secretariat. The UCLG Committee on Social Inclusion, Participatory Democracy, and Human Rights (UCLG-CSIPDHR) is a global platform to advance local government networking on human … Read More
Artist Talk in Gwangju: Yonghyun Lim
Interview by Aekyeong Lee. A former film and TV producer turned artist, Yonghyun Lim navigates a world dominated by media and information through media art. When he saw the media … Read More
Gwangju’s Highway to Nowhere Links Testaments of 5.18
Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters. Impromptu road trips are among my favorite things to do in Korea, and the Honam region rarely disappoints. If only I had the time, … Read More