Photographs
By Francesca Duong I carefully balanced my phone against an object a few feet away from us. After clicking the button to start the ten-second self-timer, I quickly scurried back … Read More
Hidden Shrines of Gwangsan-gu
By Isaiah Winters Along the hillocky western edge of Gwangju is the sadang archipelago. These sadang (사당), or ancestral shrines, pock the forests of pine and bamboo that every year … Read More
The 13th World Human Rights Cities Forum: Interview with Key Speakers
Complied by the WHRCF Secretariat The 13th World Human Rights Cities Forum was held from October 4–7, 2023, at the Kimdaejung Convention Center in Gwangju. Under this year’s theme, “Human … Read More
Christmas Across the Globe – And Other Holidays Too!
Christmas is observed around the world and not only by Christians – not always on December 25 and not always with the same customs. Not all cultures observe Christmas, of … Read More
Best of the Best in 2023
By the Gwangju News Staff To wrap up the year, members of the intrepid editing division of the Gwangju News, comprised of David Shaffer, William Urbanski, and Isaiah Winters, share … Read More
Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty
Reviewed by Michael Attard Officially, Jay Shetty was a monk for three years. So, one might ask, “If being a monk is so great, then why did he quit?” Simply … Read More
Working on the Radio as an International Student in Korea
By Shara Perez In late July 2023, I received exciting news from a friend who informed me about her upcoming radio program in August. The producers of the show were … Read More