Uldolmok and Admiral Yi Sunsin
By Park Nahm-Sheik Uldolmok (울돌목) is a wild whirlpool of a strait off the coast of Haenam on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. To be more precise, it … Read More
Iceland, Not as Far Away as You Might Think
By Michael Attard The independent country of Iceland lies in the North Atlantic Ocean between the Greenland Sea and the Norwegian Sea. Situated just below the Arctic Circle at 66 … Read More
Exploring Korea: Dive into Summer Magic – 2025 Busan Sea Festival
By Neha Bisht As summer reaches its peak, the city of Busan transforms into a lively coastal celebration with the return of the Busan Sea Festival (부산 바다축제). Held every … Read More
When in Suncheon: A Mini Travel Guide
By Julienne Mei Magbanua If you’re traveling to South Korea and want to go somewhere outside of Seoul, or if you just want to visit a new in-country destination, you … Read More
UNESCO-APCAD Youth Camp: For AI in an Inclusive Future
By Luis Andrés González From July 3 to July 8, Gwangju City hosted the 2025 Youth Camp organized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) and APCAD (Asia-Pacific Coalition of Cities Against Discrimination) under the theme “AI for All: … Read More
Rocket Salad: Affordable Vintage Designer Shop in Gwangju
By Maryam Ali Rocket Salad is located near Fashion Street on Chungjang-ro. It’s pleasing to see the growing trend of vintage designers expanding to Gwangju with this store. It’s a … Read More
Inside the Gwangju News: Writer Extraordinaire – Neha Bisht
Interviewed by David Shaffer 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 … Read More
Exhibition: KEET 2025 – Korea Environment and Energy Trade Fair at KDJ
By Chung Hyunhwa KEET 2025, the Korea Environment and Energy Trade Fair hosted by Gwangju Metropolitan City, Jeonnam Province, and the Yeongsan River Basin Environmental Office, was held for three days … Read More