Gwangju Urban Design Forum How to Find the Character of a City

Written by Jennifer MarltonPhotographs courtesy of Gwangju Urban Design Forum Secretariat The Gwangju Urban Design Forum is an annual forum that brings together people from around the world, including students, … Read More

An Uphill Battle Towards Recognition: A Yemeni Seeking Acceptance in Korea

Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographed by Sarah Pittman Yemen, the poorest country in the Arab world, has been amidst a bloody civil war for nearly four years. Since March 2015, … Read More

Making History in Gwangju: Inside Its First Queer Culture Festival

Written by Kristy Dolson Photographed by Isaiah Winters and Ryan Berkebile You know that expression: “Third time’s a charm”? Well, this was my third pride event and it was definitely … Read More

Fostering Ties Across the Pacific: Interview with Guatemalan Ambassador to Korea Herbert Estuardo Meneses Coronado

Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographed by Sarah Pittman The nations of South Korea and Guatemala have enjoyed bilateral relations since 1962 and since then have been successful trade partners who … Read More

Gwangju Continues to Lead the Way for Human Rights and Peace in Asia

Written by Danielle Thaysen Photographs courtesy of World Human Rights Cities Forum Secretariat   A harmonious society, in essence, could be thought of as one that holds in very high … Read More

Upholding Indigenous Rights and Combatting Racism in Guatemala and the Rest of the World: Exclusive Interview with José Francisco Cali Tzay

Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographs courtesy of World Human Rights Cities Forum Secretariat   If you had the opportunity to drop in on the 2018 World Human Rights Cities Forum … Read More

Why U.S. Citizens in Korea Should Vote in the Midterm Elections

Written by Michael Goonan   “Register to vote, because if you don’t, there’s going to be people changing your life in a way that you won’t enjoy.”  — Frank Zappa … Read More

Prof. Shin Sangsoon Looks at a Lifetime of Korean History

Written by Kyle Johnson Photograph courtesy of the Gwangju International Center Originally published December 2010 #105 Long-time Gwangju News readers know Shin Sang-soon by his pen name, 2Ys, from his … Read More