The Things I Miss Most About Living in Gwangju
By Murdock O’Mooney American writer Mary Anne Radmacher once wrote, “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” I can attest … Read More
The Immigrant’s Holiday
By Farrukh Anique It is that time of the year again – when bus terminals swell with restless crowds, train stations turn into rivers of rushing footsteps, and roads overflow … Read More
Friendship Cities: Gwangju and Nghe An – A Friendship Rooted in Shared Spirit
By Quynh Chau When two regions share a heart for community, resilience, and hope, distance becomes only a detail. Such is the story of the friendship between Gwangju Metropolitan City … Read More
Inside the Gwangju News: Reader, Writer, Reviewer – Michael Attard
This column features each month one of our regular writers for the Gwangju News, allowing our readers to get to know them better. This month’s interview focuses on Michael Attard, … Read More
Neulbom: “Forever Spring” for Schoolchildren – Gwangju’s Approach to an After-School Program
By Yun Seongsuk South Korea continues to face challenges balancing work and family life, particularly childcare before and after school. To address this, the Ministry of Education launched the Neulbom … Read More
Ukrainian Voices, Korean Classrooms: A Tale of Sharing and Learning
By Anastasiia Andriievska I attended Chonnam National University as a scholarship student in 2024. I first began by studying the Korean language, and soon after, I joined the UNESCO KONA … Read More
From Gwangju to Wollongong: Academic Journey of a CNU Alumna
By Kamila Ismanova The last eight years of my educational journey have taken place within two vastly different countries: South Korea and Australia. I’ve been privileged to complete my undergraduate … Read More
The Forgotten Side of Expat Life in Korea: Mental Health Challenges
By Erva Ozkan What does it mean to build a life in a country where the language, culture, and system feel completely different from your own? During my first year … Read More