Sports Focus: Soop Supers Put Down Roots in Gwangju
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) The newly established Soop Supers are taking shape both on and off the court, confirming Gwangju as their home, unveiling a new club identity and accelerating … Read More
Area Sports Roundup – September 2026
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) || Kim Do-yeong Eyes History Despite Asian Games Challenge Kim Do-yeong celebrates after recording yet another hit during a recent game. (Kia Tigers) Kia Tigers superstar … Read More
Galaxy Express: On the Hongdae Garage Rock Scene
By Paul Singh || K-pop is one of the most popular music genres to come out of South Korea. However, it also has a scene centering on local rock bands … Read More
Upcoming Events – September 2026
PLAYS & MUSICALS Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City Symphony Orchestra: Heritage Series IX, Legacy of Romanticism Candlelight Concerts Black Rabbit: The Brave Journey of a Black Rabbit 2026 ACC × Korea National … Read More
From the Editor – August 2026
I have spent a large portion of my life living in Gwangju – first, when Gwangju was part of the surrounding Jeollanam-do province, and then for 40 years when Gwangju … Read More
Photo of the Month – August 2026
City of Light: Gwangju at Dusk A dramatic band of deep amber-orange blazed across the horizon between the dark mountain ridgeline and a thick cloud ceiling. The sharp contrast of … Read More
Special City News – August 2026
Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City: Creating Changes in Daily Life With the official launch of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City on July 1, South Korea’s first integrated special city was created, … Read More
The Birth of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City: A Reunion After 40 Years, Its Meaning, and Its Challenges
By Shin Gyonggu || July 1, 2026: A New City of 3.2 Million Is Born On July 1, 2026, the map of southwestern Korea was redrawn. Gwangju Metropolitan City and … Read More