DoIndie Korea and the New Speakeasy: Bringing Live Music Back into the Spotlight

Words by Anastasia Traynin Photos courtesy of Speakeasy With the start of spring this year, there are two important dates in the Gwangju live music scene. The first was the … Read More

Nam-Gwangju Night Market

Words by Ahn Hyerang, Jang Jaehee, Park Chulhan, and Yu Ri Photos by Lorryn Smit The Korean Ministry of Government Administration has been encouraging the development of traditional night markets … Read More

Pungam-dong

Having lived in Gwangju for over six years, I have been around the block… literally. I have lived in Nam-gu, Buk-gu, Gwangsan-gu, and now Seo-gu. And of all these places, … Read More

City of Art: Guide to Gwangju’s Art Museums and Art Street

Photos courtesy of Gwangju Metropolitan City Gwangju sits in the middle of a fertile valley surrounded on all sides by mountains. In spring, the cherry trees blossom along the streets … Read More

Rocking in Gwangju with Wasted Johnnys

Photos courtesy of Wasted Johnnys DoIndie, a bilingual webzine dedicated to supporting and spreading the word about independent Korean music, is at it again, bringing a small slice of the … Read More

Songjeong Surprise: 1913 Songjeong Market

Photos by Kelsey Rivers and Kim Jin-young In Gwangju, Songjeong is a short street with a long history. The vibe is mellow; the people move at a slower pace. Couples … Read More

Lost in the South: Fall Colors and Temple Hikes: Mudeung Mountain

Mudeung-san, simply put, is the outdoor location to see if you are visiting Gwangju and want some natural exposure. There are incredible volcanic colonnades, sweeping views, vertigo-inducing cliffs and peaceful … Read More

Sajik Park and Surrounding Areas

Sajik Park and the Surrounding Areas Are Wonderful for a Fun and Fulfilling Getaway