Paraguay Comes to Gwangju

Interview in Spanish and translation by Nahia Antoranz Photos by Gwangju International Center and courtesy of IPSNet.com On Wednesday, March 15, we had the pleasure to welcome two gentlemen from … Read More

Jane of All Trades

Words by Douglas Baumwoll Photo courtesy of Josephine Kim “Adolescence…Child development. Counseling and clinical studies. Cultural studies. Diversity…Ethnic issues. Family issues. Immigrant issues…Multicultural education…Racial discrimination…” So reads the Areas of … Read More

Chris Rodgers

Words by Amy Badenhorst Photos courtesy of Chris Rodgers   Did you know Gwangju has its own Stop Motion animation studio? Well neither did I! So, everyone meet Chris. Chris … Read More

Jane Jacobs: Citizen, Activist, Good Neighbor

In New York City during the 1950s there was a famous battle between resident Jane Jacobs and city developer Robert Moses over whether or not New York could demolish more … Read More

New in Town: An Interview with Suttira Kaewthep

  When did you start working for the Gwangju Youth Center? I started my internship at the Gwangju Youth Service Center on September 5, 2016. It was a day later … Read More

Everyday a Rainbow: Annie Wan Pushes the Boundaries of Ceramics

After a long run from September 3, the 11th Gwangju Art Biennale wrapped up on November 6. While most of the art was exhibited inside the gallery, there was a … Read More

A Look at a Local Giant: KIA Motors

An Exploration Into the Hyundai Group That Hopes To Be A World Leader In the Green Car Market By 2020

Scholars and practitioners in the field of arts and culture coming to Gwangju for

2016 Marks the 10th Anniversary of the Asian Culture Forum