Human Rights in Harmony: Gwangju’s Dreamers Carry the Torch to Myanmar

By Kaitlyn Wachter This October, on the border between Myanmar and Thailand, a group of people came together in a cacophony of cultural exchange, music, and solidarity. The culmination of … Read More

Preserving the Warmth of Autumn: Community Kimchi-Making at the Gwangju Kimchi Festival

By A. Ayuningsih Autumn in Korea always leaves a special impression. The cool air, the changing colors of the leaves, and the bustling harvest scenes across the country mark the … Read More

Global Focus: The Day that Changed Everything – Ukraine After February 24, 2022

By Anastasiia Andriievska February 24, 2022 – the date that forever changed the lives and daily reality of every Ukrainian. It marks the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. … Read More

Korea in Focus: The Other Side of Global Korea – Anti-Foreigner Rallies

By Yousra Feriel Drioua Reading news about anti-foreigner rallies is a hard pill to swallow for any tax-paying alien, anywhere on earth, including Korea, a country that often leverages the … Read More

Religion and Resistance: May 18 and the Priests

By Dr. Don Baker This past September, the May 18 Foundation organized a conference to which Dr. Donald Baker was invited to speak. Dr. Baker is a Korean studies scholar, … Read More

Music in the Streets: Gwangju’s Busking World Cup 2025

By David J. Richter This year, the city of Gwangju is hosting the 4th Gwangju Busking World Cup. The event is being held from October 15 to 19 (Wed.–Sun.) for … Read More

Still Not Finished: Subway Line 2 Delays Continue

By Saqib Sharif The prolonged delay of Gwangju Subway Line 2 has become one of the city’s most pressing urban issues, repeatedly disrupting daily life while placing increasing pressure on … Read More

How Design Embraces Humanity: The 2025 Gwangju Design Biennale and a Conversation with Prof. Choi Sooshin

By Luis Andrés González Gwangju welcomes its 2025 Design Biennale this month, promising art, innovation, and purpose. This  year’s edition is titled “You, the World: How Does Design Embrace Humanity?” (“너라는 세계: 디자인은 … Read More