Jeolla in Imjin
Written by Won Hea Ran Painting by Byeon Bak Originally published March 2015 #157 The year was 1592. Through Busan harbor, 160,000 Japanese soldiers invaded Korea and marched north to … Read More
Category: Features
Unsung Heroes
Written by Adam Volle Photographed by Mark Eaton Originally published July 2013 #137 The issue is a song. Ever since its creation as a funeral song for the heroes of … Read More
The History of Gwangju
Written by An Se-in, in cooperation with Hong Chang-woo Photographs courtesy of Gwangju Metropolitan City Originally published March 2014 #145 What is Gwangju? Gwangju has been called the city of … Read More
Leading the Fight Against Socioeconomic Inequalities: Interview with Barcelona’s Aida Guillén Lanzarote
Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographs courtesy of Aida Guillén Lanzarote The World Human Rights Cities Forum, taking place here in Gwangju from October 18–21 at the Kim Daejung Convention … Read More
South Korea’s Obligation to Refugees
Written by Praveen Kumar Yadav One chilly January morning this year, a 25-year-old lady landed at Incheon International Airport. She had a narrow escape from prosecution by the Thai government. … Read More
Morten Kjaerum: Upholding Human Rights for All – Speaker at WHRCF 2018
Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographs courtesy of Morten Krjaerum Those who live, have lived, or have even visited Gwangju know that the city prides itself on its recognition of … Read More
Vietnam 1984
Written by Viv In early June this year, protests[1] occurred throughout Vietnam, including the capital Hanoi and the economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City. A local coffee shop … Read More
The 2018 Gwangju Asia Forum
Written by Zico Mulia Photographs courtesy of May 18 Memorial Foundation The 2018 Gwangju Asia Forum and the 2018 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award Ceremony were held on … Read More