Gwangju’s Month of Music

This month in Gwangju brings musicians from all over the world to showcase their talent at the Gwangju World Music Festival as well as the Gwangju Asia A Cappella Festival.

Madam Maimunah Mohd Shariff

Meet Madam Maimunah Mohd Shariff, a Malaysian mayor who has attended Gwangju’s World Human Rights Cities Forum since its 2011 inception.

Gwangju: Striving to be a ‘Human Rights City’

What is a human rights city? How is Gwangju working towards becoming a true human rights city?

Behind the Myth: Baekje and Japan

Did the Korean Baekje dynasty rule Japan? An historical myth is dissected.

Hiking in Damyang: Part 1 of 2

Need a one-day getaway from Gwangju?