Tag: community

Photo Essay

A Day to Get Together! 2022 Gwangju Together Day

Gwangju News

In accordance with the Basic Act on the Treatment of Foreigners in Korea, May 20 is designated as Together Day every year by the Ministry of Justice to eliminate discrimination and prejudice caused by differences in nationality, race, and culture, as well as to appreciate the diversity of local communities. The Gwangju International Center (GIC) has helped organized this event, hosted by Gwangju City and the Gwangju Immigration Office, for a few years now.

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

Joining the Chonnam National University International Community: A Better Way to Connect Students of All Backgrounds

Gwangju News

Simply packing your bags and moving abroad to study is no guarantee that you will connect with your new home away from home. To get the most out of the study abroad experience, an attempt at integration is often vital. The following interview explores a few of the excellent campus groups at Chonnam National University (CNU) that serve to link incoming foreign students with locals for deeper cross-cultural exchanges.

Environment

Turning a Minus into a Big Future Plus: The Gwangju Vegan Tamsikdan

Gwangju News

Korea is known to have about 2,500,000 vegans as of 2020. The number has gone up greatly compared to 150,000 in 2008. Besides these people, more people are choosing plant-based dishes at least one meal a day.

Expat Living

The Gift of Giving

Gwangju News

“Opportunities to share are endless.”

International Community

KONA Storybook Experiences of 2021

Gwangju News

KONA, the Korean Organization of the Natural Approach, is a UNESCO-sponsored initiative to help underprivileged children to learn English through storybooks. Volunteers assist children in orphanages, at community children centers, at day-care centers, and at the KONA Storybook Center in normal times, and online during pandemic times.

International Community

Adopt-a-Child 2021:“Something That Has to Be Done”

Gwangju News

Adopt-a-Child Gwangju was founded in 2010 by Al Barnum. Its main goal is to get Christmas gifts for children at the orphanages in Gwangju.

Education

Fun & Free: Creating Multilinguals at the GIC Korean–Chinese Language Exchange

Gwangju News

“It is definitely the most genuine and wholehearted language exchange program you could ever wish to experience.”