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Sports and Activities

Finding Community in Gwangju Through Running

Gwangju News

“I came across a group called Running Running (러닝러닝) in Suwan (수완) that ran every Tuesday and Thursday night. With hopeful anticipation, I arrived early. Slowly the club members started arriving and welcomed me warmly. They all ran at varying paces, but we started and finished together. The leader invited me to consider running in the upcoming 11th Gwangju Peace and Unification Marathon (제11회 광주평화통일마라톤대회), announcing that they all signed up for the 10-km  race. I signed up that night.”

International Community

Changing Perceptions on Dance: Couple Dance in General and Latin Dance in Particular

Gwangju News

While many people seem curious about this, there also seems to be some resistance to and stereotypes about couple dance culture. To understand why this is so, and to raise awareness and possibly change perceptions about this social activity, we interviewed Prof. Hong Nam-son for the Gwangju News.

Sports and Activities

Keeping the Beautiful Game Alive

Gwangju News

Every Sunday at 2 p.m. – come rain, shine, or scorching summer heat – players from countries like Canada, Iran, the US, Uzbekistan, the UK, and Korea take to the pitch to show off their skills for a couple of hours. Like all sports, there can be a competitive edge to the game, but the team does not take itself too seriously, hence its slogan “You’ll Never Drink Alone.” 

International Community

Gwangju’s Language Lounge Offers Korean and English to All

Gwangju News

Got any plan for Saturday yet? Check out Gwangju’s Language Lounge that once welcomed the Universiade athletes.

Sports and Activities

We Play Football to Become Family

Gwangju News

Written and photographed by Munavvarkhon Karimov (Michael) Another Saturday evening. Twenty international players on the pitch are panting and sweating while competing with one another to score. Suddenly, a guy … Read More

Sports and Activities

Football for a Cause

Gwangju News

Written and photographed by Giovanni Pieve Football is called “the beautiful game,” and for good reason. Both on the international and club stage, football brings people together to cheer their … Read More

Gwangju Writes

Remember the Words

Gwangju News

A short story about two people who explore the Korean nightlife and norebangs.