Upcoming Events – November 2025

 EXHIBITIONS                                         1st Suseong Media Art Festa: Korean Modern & Contemporary Art Project #1 Kim Han-yong Archive Photo Exhibition: “Records of Dreams” G.Map Sensory Milieu Children’s Design Space Universe Awakening Spaces … Read More

From the Editor – October 2025

Gwangju is known for its ginkgo- lined city streets, and anyone living here is aware that these shade trees are a harbinger of the robustness of autumn – ginkgo nuts … Read More

Gwangju City News – October 2025

Gwangju Secures Record 3.66 Trillion Won in 2026 National Budget Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on August 29 that 3.6616 trillion won has been allocated to regional projects in the government’s … Read More

Music in the Streets: Gwangju’s Busking World Cup 2025

By David J. Richter This year, the city of Gwangju is hosting the 4th Gwangju Busking World Cup. The event is being held from October 15 to 19 (Wed.–Sun.) for … Read More

Ponderings & Contemplations: Yeosu – A Storied City

By Park Nahm-Sheik Yeosu is often mentioned along with Odong Island, a one-of-a-kind island within Yeosu’s jurisdiction. Odong Island is well-known for its unique colony of camellias. The island attracts … Read More

Exploring Korea: Coffee in a Hanok – Tradition Preserved in Gokseong-gun

By Neha Bisht Jeollanam-do is one of the larger provinces in South Korea, and exploring its cities and countryside is always a rewarding experience. The province has everything: lively cities … Read More

China Impressions: Falling for the Charm of a Neighbor

By Park Yeonju A close yet distant neighboring country. On clear days, you can even see it across the sea, and to some regions, you can fly in just about … Read More

Welcoming Global Students: A Call for Gwangju’s Open Arms

By Luis Andrés González This September, Gwangju welcomed a new cohort of Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) students – young people from all over theworld who come here to pursue graduate … Read More