Recognizing Contributions to the Gwangju Community: The 2018 Michael Simning Community Builder Award

Written by Jennifer Marlton Photographs by Lorryn Smit and courtesy of Dana Han   The Michael Simning Awards were created by a group of Gwangju residents in order to recognize contributions … Read More

Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement: Overview of Key Issues in Hong Kong and Achievements of Democracy

Written by Chloe Chan A yellow umbrella is no longer just a tool for protecting against the rain or sunshine. In Hong Kong, it has actually turned into a symbol … Read More

Defender of Justice Wins Prestigious 2018 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights

Written by Sen Nguyen Photographs by Adam Travis and courtesy of Fr. Nandana Manatunga   Diploma in Human Rights Training… diploma in Youth Pastoral & Faith Education… diploma in Foundations … Read More

A Look Back at Taiwan’s 1979 Kaohsiung Incident

Written by Stephen White Photographs from Wikipedia   The Kaohsiung Incident of 1979 was a watershed in Taiwan’s political and social history. At the time, it was barely noticed internationally, … Read More

When the Rain Clouds Darkened: Apartheid South Africa

Written by Sashai Yhukutwana Photograph from Wikipedia   “Among modern countries where democracy is the favored system, the Athenian experiment eventually acquires a hallowed status. But more than 2000 years … Read More

From the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre to the Declaration of Power for Life

Written by Lee Suk Pei Photograph from Wikipedia   Following the passage of the constitutional amendment that gave China’s President Xi Jinping the power to rule for life, one could … Read More

Recalling the Romanian Revolution of 1989

Written by Isaiah Winters Photograph from Wikipedia   At first glance, the Romanian Revolution of 1989 and the Gwangju Uprising of 1980 may seem worlds apart, but in fact, a … Read More

The Book That Sparked a Revolution: An Interview with Lee Jae-eui, Author of “Gwangju Diary”

Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographs by Sarah Pittman and courtesy of the 5.18 Archives   As most residents of Korea will tell you, Gwangju isn’t just the name of a … Read More