Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
By Neha Bisht Encompassing the vibrant city of Gwangju, Jeollanam-do hosts a plethora of festivals from March through September, each celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and local … Read More
By Vibhanshu Maurya Owning a motorbike is liberating in a way that a car can never match. There’s something about the freedom it offers – no stress about parking, tolls, … Read More
By Isaiah Winters For seven years, I’ve truly enjoyed stewarding this column across a broad spectrum of Gwangju- and Honam-centric topics. Over time, the “Lost” appellation has proven apt in … Read More
By Roger Higbie 2024 was a strange, and in some ways, a troubling year both in the United States and in Korea. But the thing that made it a remarkable … Read More
By Vibhanshu Maurya Driving in Gwangju and Jeollanam-do offers a sense of independence and the chance to explore the city’s beautiful surroundings at your own pace. But how does one … Read More
By Isaiah Winters From blurry-limbed TV celebs to fuzzy- headed grandmas with tatted eyebrows, there’s been a noticeable uptick in tattoos across Korean society. To help fill us in on … Read More
By Anh Nguyen (Anne) In South Korea, watching the first sunrise of the new year is a tradition full of meaning and hope. It is a special moment when family … Read More
By Isaiah Winters “This is right where my father died,” my friend MK said abruptly, pointing down to a nondescript patch of alley pavement in Punghyang-dong. His father’s heart had … Read More
