The Heat Beneath Our Feet: Gwangju’s Summer Islands
By Siddhant K. || Step off the bus on Gwangju’s Geumnam-ro at 9 o’clock on a summer evening, and the day’s heat is still there, radiating up from the asphalt … Read More
Category: Features
Beating the Heat, Korean Style: Exploring Two Unforgettable Water Park Escapes
By Neha Bisht || As the summer sun blazes across South Korea, bringing soaring temperatures and humid days, families and groups of friends begin searching for the perfect escape from … Read More
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
At the World Human Rights Cities Forum 2026: Gwangju Leading Efforts Against Authoritarianism and Populism
By Luis Andrés Gwangju hosted the 16th World Human Rights Cities Forum from May 13 to 15, 2026. Once again, our city opened its doors to academics, activists, public officials, … Read More
The Impact of AI on Human Rights
By Muhammad Umar Tahir || It was Sunday, and I was sitting in a waiting area of a nearby community center when I noticed something interesting happening right next to … Read More
Strengthening Solidarity with the World’s Oppressed: A Call for Gwangju to Lead
By Choi Yong-ju || The tragedy of Gwangju in May 1980 stemmed from isolation. While citizens suffered under the violence of martial law troops, most Koreans remained unaware – the … Read More