Inside the GIRC: Gwangju Life Volunteer Guidance Corps – Gwangju’s International Residents Supporting Their Own

By Kim Minsu || A growing global community of settled international residents continues to guide their fellow foreigners through everyday life in Gwangju. Since Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metro-politan City launched on … Read More

Gwangju’s Semiconductor Gamble: What Will 800 Trillion Won Mean for Ordinary Citizens?

by Saqib Sharif || Yes, you read that right. The figure is 800 trillion won (US$580 billion). I cross-checked it with multiple reliable sources. To put that enormous figure into … Read More

I Found a Wholesale Flower Market in Gwangju! – And My Wallet is Very Happy

By Dhivyaa S. P. || Flowers. Flowers have always brought a smile to my face, especially on a hard day. Lately, I have been buying myself a bouquet every two … Read More

Gwangju and Yancheng Upgrade Their Relationship

By Li Aoding || Just a 90-minute flight southwest from Incheon International Airport, Yancheng, China, is the city often referred to as “Koreans’ Paradise.” With affordable prices, beautiful scenery, well-maintained … Read More

Inside the Gwangju News: Johanna Lezada Lays It Out

Each month, this column spotlights one of our regular contributors to the Gwangju News, giving readers a chance to learn more about the diverse voices and hands behind the magazine. … Read More

Becoming a Better Learner: Overlooked Tips and Tricks on Learning Effectively

By Scott Findlay || As the new semester begins this September and students return to the classroom, I am reminded of the aspects of learning that are often overlooked. Many … Read More

Tea with Activist Ohara Tsunaki of No-Nukes News

By Chung Hyunhwa || I first met Ms. Ohara Tsunaki several years ago at the No-Nukes News booth during an Environment Day event in front of the Asian Culture Center. … Read More

The Mountain We Are Wearing Down

By Siddhant K. || For many of us in Gwangju, Mudeung Mountain is not a destination so much as a habit. It is a green curtain at the end of … Read More