Not Over Yet: Poetry on the May 18 Democratic Uprising
Ah, May! Gwangju is not over yet.
Category: Features
Memories of a Massacre
The glories of the peninsula in spring, however bright and petal-blown they may be, are now and then stifled by the reflections of the many other springs that have gone before.
MDream Children’s Home: What’s it all about?
On a rainy morning in April, Gwangju News met the Secretary General of Mudeung Dream Garden (MDream) Children’s Home, Chung Eunkang. Located near Mudeung Mountain, MDream has been helping the people of Gwangju in one way or another for over seven decades.
UNESCO and South Korea – A Preview
An organization that has education, science and culture in its title should appeal to South Korean ideals maybe more than to any other country’s. Originally, UNESCO was designed to promote peace by stopping wars in their tracks just as they took root in the minds of people.
Christian Ludwig: Gwangju Symphony Orchestra
Thus in the case of Gwangju, the full re-audition is a necessary part of being a professional musician every year.
Restaurant Review: California Sushi Roll
Gabriel gives us a look inside California Sushi Roll.
Buy, Sell and Trade in Gwangju: at your fingertips and in person
Have you heard about the Gwangju-Jeolla One Stop Flea Market group on Facebook? If you haven’t, then it’s about time! There are many different groups related to Gwangju on Facebook, but this one is the most active, with new posts and comments appearing almost by the second.
Friends or Foes? Korea vs. Japan
Korean people often describe Japan as a close but distant neighbor. Why is that? Why do some Korean people hate Japan and Japanese people? Are there solutions to put an end to this problem?