Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
The Gwangju International Center (GIC) successfully organized the 2022 Gwangju International Community Week this October. Starting from Tuesday, October 11, when the GIC held Culture Night featuring four regions in the world, to that weekend’s Global Gwangju event at the Asia Culture Center, it was hard work for all involved, but it was also considered a job well done!
Gyeongbokgung, which means “palace blessed by Heaven,” really impressed us with its beauty and size. The palace gives astonishing views of the modernity of dynamic Seoul, mixing old and new times together. It really gives a special feeling when you see people walking around the palace wearing hanbok.
From the south to the north, from east to west, I would like to visit all the beautiful spots in South Korea. In this photo essay, you can enjoy photos taken in Pohang, Tongyeong, and Dangjin.
There can be no doubt that bridges are both practical in use and so astonishing in shape. As a photographer, I would say that bridges become a target for taking good landscape photos, mixing the architecture design and beautiful view on the city.
In accordance with the Basic Act on the Treatment of Foreigners in Korea, May 20 is designated as Together Day every year by the Ministry of Justice to eliminate discrimination and prejudice caused by differences in nationality, race, and culture, as well as to appreciate the diversity of local communities. The Gwangju International Center (GIC) has helped organized this event, hosted by Gwangju City and the Gwangju Immigration Office, for a few years now.
Imagine drinking fresh coconut water while lying down on the beach and watching the sunset to make your soul at peace. Their white, powder-like sand will make your feet not want to go anywhere else. But do not stop there, as you should explore what lies beneath them – their underwater life.
enter this new season. Grab some friends, water, and sunscreen and get outside to enjoy the green. There’s a whole lot to uncover here in Gwangju, and you’ll never know what you’ll learn. Where will your next adventure be?
Mokpo is such a great little city. Its geography alone is impressive, with rocky Yudal-san bookending the city’s peninsular core and shielding residents from the yearly barrage of typhoons. The city also sits at the mouth of the massive Yeongsan River, which originates in Damyang-gun, passes through Gwangju and Naju, and disgorges on either side of Goha-do.
