Gyeongju: The Silla Capital, 2025 Edition
By Dhivyaa S. P. They call it the “city of the open museum.” A place where history doesn’t just sit behind glass. I’m not talking about prehistoric dinosaurs here. This … Read More
Seeing Gwangju from Above: Mudeung-san’s Lift and Monorail
By Fatimah Muthiah Irbah Gwangju may not be on every traveler’s list when visiting South Korea, but this city has plenty to offer. As one of the country’s six largest … Read More
“I Can’t Hold On Any Longer” What the July 13 CNU Suicide Reveals About Korea’s Labs
A master’s degree researcher in CNU’s College of Engineering died on July 13, 2025. He left notes alleging pressure and mistreatment by superiors. One year after a foreign student’s death … Read More
Migrant Workers’ Rights: Forklift Abuse in Naju Sparks National Outcry
By Yousra Feriel Drioua A disturbing case of workplace abuse in Naju, Jeollanam-do, has sparked national outrage, drawing attention to what advocates describe as systemic flaws in South Korea’s migrant … Read More
Gwangju Sinks in Rainwater: Flooding Strikes Second Time in Five Years
By Saqib Sharif Amid a global spike in climate-induced disasters, Gwangju has once again succumbed to catastrophic flooding, this time in July 2025, highlighting the growing risk urban areas face … Read More
Gwangju and Torino: Friendship Cities
By Park Yeonju Located in northwestern Italy, the city of Torino is a central hub bordering France and Switzerland. It has been an important stronghold of the modern Italian Communist … Read More
Rooftop Gardening: For Free Time Fun and Fresh Food
By David J. Richter Living in a big city comes with many advantages and perks. Great public transport, tons of different restaurants with cuisine from all over the world, professional … Read More
Inside the Gwangju News: Passion for Our Planet – Chung Hyunhwa
This column features each month one of our regular writers for the Gwangju News for our readers to get to know them better. These windows on writers follow an interview … Read More