“Real Fun” at Design Biennale
Make sure to get down to Gwangju’s Design Biennale from Oct 15 – Nov 13 to experience an array of designs from Korean, Chinese and Japanese cultural curators.
Category: Features
A Roof Over Our Heads: Revamping a Neighborhood Shelter
Gwangju’s new PUBLICO community service project has started by revamping a neighborhood social shelter for the elderly.
Serving Within and Reaching Out
Ngiyen Viet Phong founded the Association of Vietnamese Communities in the Gwangju Area, to offer support to Vietnamese & help other international communities.
Gwangju On The Move
Gwangju’s transportation system has many changes planned for the future including a second Metro Line and easier access to recreational and commuter cycling.
Shock Value: Mariya Haponenko
Artist Mariya Hoponenko came to Gwangju in 2013 and has been very involved in the art scene and culture here, through teaching adult art classes and exhibitions
Fine Lines: Chang-woo Seok
Artist Chang-woo Seok talks about the incident that changed his life and began his career as an artist. An inspiring story of despair, determination and joy.
Mental Image: Oh Youngjeong
Artist Oh Youngjeong discusses the inspiration behind her passion for art. She believes art can be used to share very powerful messages about social issues.
Jeolla History: Eulsa Treaty Part 1
The Eulsa Treaty was signed under duress in 1905 and is a very significant and interesting part of Korean history.