Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
By Yousra Feriel Drioua In a greenhouse tucked among the groves of Damyang County, the scent of freshly roasted coffee mingles with the sound of joyful laughter. Visitors lean over … Read More
From September 5 to 12, the World Archery Championships will take place over eight days in Gwangju, the city of human rights. Outside of the Olympic Games and the Asian … Read More
By Saqib Sharif In the bustling city of Gwangju, best known for its cultural heritage, resistance, and passionate embrace of the Kia Tigers, a different kind of sport is quietly … Read More
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) The transfer of Jasir Asani has turned into an off-field drama, throwing Gwangju FC into a difficult predicament. Iranian giants Esteghlal FC recently announced via official … Read More
A monthly overview of local sports, featuring area teams and brought to you… By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers Lose Kim Do-yeong for Remainder of Season Kia Tigers star infielder … Read More
EXHIBITIONS Special Exhibition in Celebration of the ACC’s 10th Anniversary: “Masters of New York: The Generation of Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Krasner” 2025 ACC Focus “Ryoji Ikeda” *This exhibition … Read More
We welcome this month and the August issue of the Gwangju News with “heated” applause! Of course, one would expect nothing less than “heated” as the mercury hits 35°C on … Read More
80 Years of Liberation August 15 marks the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945. This year, the city of Gwangju observes the day with deep … Read More
