Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
A New Dawn: Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City Sets Sail The Jeonnam (Jeollanam-do) and Gwangju regions have launched a historic administrative merger on July 1, marking the creation of the country’s first-ever unified special city. … Read More
By Neha Bisht || As the summer sun blazes across South Korea, bringing soaring temperatures and humid days, families and groups of friends begin searching for the perfect escape from … Read More
By Luis Andrés || During the World Human Rights Cities Forum in Gwangju, the city welcomed voices from around the world committed to advancing human dignity and democratic values. Among … Read More
By Kim Jongbun || On the evening of June 2, I walked into a Starbucks near the waterfront – not to order a drink but to request a refund. I … Read More
By Murdock O’Mooney || According to writer Isadora James, “A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, and a golden thread to the meaning of … Read More
By Dhivyaa S. P. || Why does the F-2 visa matter? For many foreign residents in Korea, the F-2 visa is an important step toward a more stable life. It … Read More
By Vibhanshu Maurya || In April 10, 2026, a seminar hall in the College of Social Sciences at Chonnam National University (CNU) became the setting for a conversation that is … Read More
Gwangju News (GN): Thank you, Vibhanshu, for finding the time for this interview. Our readers, as well as myself, know you mainly through your writings for the Gwangju News. So, … Read More
