Gwangju Area Tragedy During the Korea War
By Park Yeonju The Korean Peninsula has been separated for 74 years and the situation between the divided North and South is still belligerent. Separated families who still have those … Read More
Ramadan Reflections Observing the Holy Month in GwangjuRamadan Reflections
By Kidest Tefera Wondimu & Yousra Feriel Drioua Being the little international hub that it is, Gwangju has a relatively big Muslim community ranging from international students to working expats. … Read More
Chosun University’s Enchanting Rose Garden
By Anh Nguyen (Anne) Chosun University’s Rose Garden, nestled in the heart of the university campus, has become a favorite spot among students and visitors. From spring to autumn, the … Read More
Painting Stories of the World We Live In Artist Cho Jeong-tae
By Kang “Jennis” Hyunsuk In 2020, an exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Uprising was held at the Gwangju City Museum of Art. The exhibition was … Read More
Jeonju in the Spotlight
The Film Festival Begins By Julien Laheurte “Beyond the Frame“ Mark you calendar from Wednesday, May 1 to Friday, May 10for the celebration of the seventh art, filmmaking, at the … Read More
“Do Not Move. Just Stay Where You Are.” Revisiting the Sewol Ferry Ten Years On
By Isaiah Winters No decade ever emerges unscathed from the wreckage of human error. The Sewol Ferry’s tragic sinking, President Park’s ignominious ouster, and Itaewon’s horrid crowd crush are three … Read More
The 5.18 Gwangju Uprising — After 44 years, the “memory struggle” still continues —
By Park Yeonju “Young students must survive. You guys have to tell others exactly what you witnessed today. Be witnesses to history of how we fought and died.” These are … Read More
Let the Fight Begin – Gossaum-nori in Chilseok-dong
By Julien Laheurte In South Korea, the new year is celebrated in two distinct ways. The first, less traditional method involves observing New Year’s Eve according to the Gregorian Calendar, … Read More