All Is Fair for Love and Democracy – The 2023 Youth Gwangju Democratic Forum

Is it something in the Gwangju air? Or, more accurately, is it the city’s historical record that is so inviting toward the political sphere? In a literal sense, last May, thirty international youths residing in Korea from different civic society spectrums were invited to join the second edition of the Youth Gwangju Democratic Forum (Y-GDF). To learn from and with one another and share their existing knowledge and experiences, but most importantly, to lose the conditioned distaste or even fear of politics many of us were conditioned to develop in our home countries. We were invited to train ourselves to become active citizens.

What? Release the Fukushima Nuclear Wastewater?!

By the time this article is released, some of Fukushima’s radioactive wastewater may have already been released into the Pacific Ocean. It is quite depressing to learn that something so seriously wrong as this can be done so shamelessly. The Japanese government insists that the radioactive level of the to-be-released wastewater is not so harmful when diluted 100 times with water, and now they are ready for a test release. Can it really be safe? Should we not cry over spilled radioactive wastewater?

The Importance of Solar Energy in Human Life

Converting energy resources to a useful power source such as electricity is the biggest achievement made by humans. Human life is almost unimaginable without electricity. Electricity plays a fundamental role in our daily life due to its significant importance and widespread use. A plethora of natural energy resources are available on Earth such as solar, wind, geothermal, fossil fuels, ocean energy, etc. Among these energy resources, solar energy is a long-persisting energy source. Solar energy is a renewable resource, and the energy can be harnessed without depletion. There are various ways to convert solar energy to useful purposes such as solar heaters, solar panels, solar cookers, and more. Solar panels are one of best sustainable and renewable energy source to provide 24/7 electricity without emitting greenhouse gases or air pollutants, unlike fossil fuels. Solar power helps in reducing our carbon footprint, mitigating climate change, and improving air quality, leading to a cleaner and healthier environment for both present and future generations. Solar energy provides individuals and communities with the opportunity to generate their own electricity. By installing solar panels on rooftops or utilizing solar farms, people can reduce their reliance on centralized power grids and imported fossil fuels, thereby achieving energy independence, and enhancing energy security. Solar energy can easily reach areas that are not easily accessible by traditional power grids. Remote communities or regions with limited infrastructure can benefit from solar power systems, which can provide electricity for lighting, communication, education, healthcare, and other essential services. Due to continuous solar demand and growth, it also creates numerous jobs.

A 30-Year Love Affair: How a ticketing mistake brought me to the city of the living instead of the city of the dead

By Charles Vallerand “Why did we have to take a three-hour bus ride from Gyeongju to come to Gwangju?” asks my partner Riana. I answer: to see my friend Professor … Read More

Peeling Through the Past

By Isaiah Winters I never cared about wallpaper – until now. That’s because on a recent revisit to one of Gwangju’s oldest abandoned hanok houses, a friend showed me just … Read More

The Soil Has Brought Us Up: The Artist Couple of the Baegun Kiln

By Kang “Jennis” Hyunsuk In Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do, there is a high mountain named Baegun. It is facing Jiri Mountain across the Seomjin River. At the foot of Baegun Mountain, you … Read More

Gwangju to Host Busking World Cup 2023

By Gwangju News The first annual Gwangju Busking World Cup, which took place in October 2022 was a resounding success. It boosted the international profile of Gwangju and filled the … Read More

Crossword Puzzle Answers for June 2023

ACROSS1 BOSAN6 BTS9 KDJ12 JUNTA13 AOA14 TOP15 JISAN16 TAEMONG18 RAG20 SUE21 ACAI24 RAT26 CHUN30 MER31 LIS32 SHONE33 ULI34 TTEOK36 RCA37 STELE39 ANY40 SAT41 EASE42 FNC43 FEST44 ALI46 ECO48 TWOFIVE52 HONAM56 … Read More