Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Just in time for Christmas, Seoul and Masan-based하수아비 Heosuabi (Scarecrow) Records has put out their second Christmas album, cozy 12-track compilation허수아비들의 겨울잡담 Small Talk With Scarecrow. Check out some new … Read More
Written and photographed by Allison Tim When I crossed the bridge on my way to Balsan Village, I was struck by the eerie feeling that I’d been there before. Walking … Read More
Written by Laureline Claeys with contributions by Douglas Baumwoll Photographs courtesy of Laureline Claeys If you are living in Gwangju and have an interest in the artistic scene of … Read More
Written and photographed by Lea Moreau Gwangju is perhaps Korea’s most underrated city. Living here for more than a year and half, I’m still amazed by its bursting … Read More
Written by Wilhelmina Asaam Photos courtesy of Gwangju Fringe Festival I’m from the UK, and when I hear the words “fringe festival,” I immediately think Edinburgh: comedy, art installations, music, … Read More
Written by Anastasia Traynin Photos courtesy of 1930 Salon de Yangnim and It da Interpretation by Heo Seok-yeong Cultural events and activities in Korea are not limited to the weekends. … Read More
Written by Kelsey Rivers Photos courtesy of Gwangju Folly A golden pavilion, standing at a crossroads, swirling with revelers on a Friday night. Stark concrete stairs leading to nowhere, people … Read More
Written by Carlota Smith Amidst the busy and industrialized cities of Korea abound peaceful and calm destinations such as the country’s captivating and mystical Buddhist temples. In and nearby Gwangju … Read More
