How I Found Gwangju in a Swiss City

Written by Cho Namhee. While I was working for the organizing committee of the recent FINA World Championships in Gwangju last year, the delegates of the Fédération Internationale de Natation … Read More

Gwangju International Internship Program

Life as a Foreign Intern in Singapore Written by and photographed Kang Boungju. Last year, the Gwangju International Center (GIC) provided global opportunities for Korean youth to participating in an … Read More

Gwangju International Internship Program (GIIP) 2020 – Centre des arts d’Enghien-les-Bains

Written and photographed by Lee Jeongmin. The Gwangju International Center (GIC) is providing global internship opportunities to the Korean youth of our city with financial support from Gwangju City Hall. … Read More

Gwangju International Center Turns 20

Compiled by David Shaffer. Mention “the GIC” to any foreigner in Gwangju, and they will most likely know instantly what you are referring to. For most, it has been here … Read More

Sing a Song, Sing Along: Introducing the GIC Citizen Choir

Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographs courtesy of Gwangju International Center Nothing says community building like getting together with fellow townsfolk and singing in unison. Such is the case with one … Read More

May Concert

The 13th May Concert was a great success in regard to the variety of music & performances, and also as a fundraiser for those affected by the Nepal earthquake.

How to say “Yes” for Human Rights: 2015 WHRCF

Gwangju residents get an opportunity to contribute ideas & be involved in human rights through discussion groups at the World Human Rights Cities Forum, 2015.

My Journey as a GIC Volunteer

Park Ho Yeon shares his experience of volunteering at the Gwangju International Center.