More Than Duty-Free: A Cultural Layover at Incheon Airport
By Dhivyaa S. P. It’s winter vacation! I hope you’re spending a warm time with friends, family, or simply enjoying slow mornings with a hot drink. And guess what: Lunar … Read More
A Story of Hope and Rural Craftsmanship: Namwon’s Seed of Hope Farm
By Yousra Feriel Drioua Tucked into the quiet foothills of Jiri-san, Seed of Hope Farm (희망씨앗농장) is the kind of place that slows the world down the moment you arrive. … Read More
A Return to Pride: Gwangju’s Queer Festival Marches After Three Years
By Luis Andrés On November 29, 2025 – on one of those Gwangju days when the cold season has technically begun but the sun keeps spirits warm – the Gwangju … Read More
Friendship Cities: City-to-City Cooperation – Gwangju and Qingdao
By Li Aoding In November of 2024, the Gwangju government signed a friendly cooperation agreement with Qingdao (aka Tsingtao), a historic coastal city with a profound cultural heritage. This agreement … Read More
Life is Like Music: The 4th Concert of the Gwangju Citizen Choir
By Bianca Hill In my time at the Gwangju International Center (GIC), I have spent long stretches listening to the GIC Citizen Choir practice together. Often as I shelve books, … Read More
The Future of Smart Healthcare: Shinsung Tech – From Precision Manufacturing to Smart Medical Innovation
By Saqib Sharif Around the world, the healthcare industry is undergoing the most profound transformation in its history. Artificial intelligence, data-driven decision systems, and connected IoT (the internet of things) medical devices are reshaping … Read More
The Silent Poison in Our Seas: Why Fish Have More Mercury
By Siddhant Kumar Mercury (Hg) is not something most people think about when they look out at pristine blue coastlines. Yet this invisible metal is quietly making its way into … Read More
From Loneliness to Self-Connection: Finding a Path Back to Ourselves
By Erva Ozkan When I was a kid, I could wander in and out of our neighbors’ homes, playing with their children. They fed me, cared for me, and treated … Read More