From the Editor – July 2026
Welcome to July, the beginning of the second half of the year. My, how time flies. It seems like only yesterday that we were experiencing sub-zero temperatures, and now before … Read More
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Art Exhibition: Five Peaks, No Rules – A Conversation with the Past
By Reeti Roy || To stand before the Ilwol-obongdo, the folding screen known as the “Painting of the Sun, Moon, and Five Peaks,” is to encounter one of the most … Read More
Creative Writing: The Whispering Petals of Gwangju – A Springtime Tale
By Tabbu Shaikh || The transition of seasons in Gwangju is not merely a change in weather; it is a profound cultural awakening. As an exchange student navigating the intersection … Read More
BTS is Back on Tour: A Comeback I Almost Missed
By Dhivyaa S. P. || In March 2026, BTS finally came back as a full group with their album Arirang, released on March 20. It was their first group recording … Read More
Area Sports Round-Up – June 2026
Baseball – Soccer – Volleyball By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) || Naile, Dale Struggle as Tigers’ Foreign Core Faces Early Test The Kia Tigers are confronting early-season concerns as two of … Read More
The Spirit of May: How Gwangju’s 5.18 Still Shapes Korea’s Democracy
By Vibhanshu Maurya || Walk through the streets of Gwangju and one number appears again and again: “5.18.” It appears on memorial parks, museum walls, street banners, and civic events … Read More
Remembering to Resist: Yeolmae and the Fight for Justice Ahead of WHRCF
By Luis Andrés || In the middle of this May, from May 13 to 15, Gwangju will once again host the World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF). This year’s theme, … Read More
Preparing for Buddha’s Birthday: History, Happenings, and Ways to Celebrate
By Murdock O’Mooney || The Buddha is god for approximately 500 million people worldwide. Between 17–23% of South Koreans are followers, and this year, May 24 marks the Buddha’s birthday, … Read More