The FINA World Championships: “A Great Show”
Interviewed by the Gwangju News Team Dr. Julio Maglione is currently serving his third consecutive term as the president of FINA. A native of Uruguay, Dr. Maglione will continue to … Read More
Category: Profile
Joanna Cariño: Soldiering On in the Struggle for Indigenous People’s Rights
Written by Gianna Francesca Catolico With more than 170 ethnic groups from its concrete jungles to its remote settlements, the Philippines cements itself as a cocoon of ethnic and cultural … Read More
Capturing the Essence of Korea: Lee Kyong-hee
Interviewed by David E. Shaffer A bit earlier this spring, I received a text message from the Gwangju International Center office asking if I knew a Lee Kyong-hee. It gave … Read More
Buddhist Master Ji Seon on Democracy: An Interview
Written by Monk Jang Gyong The recent history of Gwangju is marked with selfless and often painful sacrifices for a brighter and more righteous future. The efforts of this city’s … Read More
Kaia Vereide: Activism Beyond Bases and Borders
At 31 years of age, Kaia Vereide’s blazing experience for human rights and peace activism became entrenched in her college years. Kaia volunteered for faith-based groups in the U.S. before voyaging into the Land of the Morning Calm.
10 Years of Making Waves
This April 1, 2019, GFN, or the Gwangju Foreign Language Network, celebrates its 10 year anniversary.
“Gentle Yet Majestic”: Celebrated Designer Keeps Korean Cotton Alive
Written by Tara Kulash From the windows of Demain Art Hall in Gwangju, passersby might wonder whether they’re peering into a clothing boutique or an art gallery; after all, sitting … Read More
“My House’s” Love, Dignity, Acceptance, and Hope
Written by Mathkiya Usmonova Original interview translated by Karina Prananto.Photographs by Sarah Pittman and courtesy of My House. As we all know, women in society are a group in danger … Read More