Applying International Relations Theory to the Sub-national 

By Jonathan Joseph Chiarella  Freakanomics authors Dubner and Levitt thought to use research methods from economics to answer puzzles in recent history. Most (in)famously, they showed a statistical link between … Read More

Protein Out of Electricity and Air? – Introducing a Tech-Natural Food Called Solein 

By Chung Hyunhwa  Everybody knows that the livestock industry contributes to the greenhouse gases that speed up climate change, and more attention is being paid to find sustainable meat alternatives. … Read More

From Medan to Gwangju: Sister City Collaboration in the Spirit of Friendship and International Cooperation 

By Medan City  Students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at the Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) embarked on a cultural visit to Gwangju, South Korea, aiming to … Read More

Gwangju Art Class – Creating Space 

By Lisa Casaus  When was the last time you let loose with some paints or crayons and just created something for the fun of it? When was the last time … Read More

Gwangju’s Obscure Northern Rim 

By Isaiah Winters  To usher in the cold, northerly winds of the new year, this January we’ll pay tribute to Gwangju’s obscure northern rim, specifically the flatlands, foothills, and jagged … Read More

Gwangju Cares: The Community Care Service Is a Winner! 

By Jessica Lee I am a Korean-Canadian living in Gwangju, which boasts of the beauty of Mt. Mudeung. Here in Gwangju, I am making grateful memories with my family and … Read More

Pavilion Huigyeongnu: Bridging Past and Present 

By Julien Laheurte  In the year 1451, shortly after assuming the role of governor in Gwangju, the esteemed An Cheol-seok was dismayed to find no suitable venue for official gatherings … Read More