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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.

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.

Photo Essay

Jinju Lantern Festival

Gwangju News

Lanterns. Lanterns everywhere. Hanging in trees. On the ground. Floating on the water. Lining the walkways.

Exhibitions & Performances

Defining “Design Revolution” At the 2021 Gwangju Design Biennale

Gwangju News

One of Gwangju’s prestigious art events, the Gwangju Design Biennale (GDB) is back this year with the theme of d-Revolution. “d-Revolution” is a compound composed of “D’” for Design” and “Revolution,” which refers to the paradigm of a new era driven by design, not a revolution propelled by industrial inventions as in the past.

Photo Essay

Celebrating Resilience

Gwangju News

Written and photographed by Annalise Reinhardt I am new to Gwangju. Before moving here in December 2017, I lived on the West Coast of the United States for eight years, … Read More

International Community

Cross-Cultural Festival on Seollal 2018

Gwangju News

Written by Matkhiya Usmonova Photographs courtesy of Universal Culture Center   Organized by the Pakistani and Uzbek Communities in Gwangju and UCC Gwangju is the City of Light, where all … Read More

Environment

Don’t Shop, Swap!: Gwangju Freecycle

Gwangju News

Written by Ashlyn Winter Freecycle was started in January 2014 by a lovely lady named Lianne Bronzo. Many of her friends were leaving Korea and were overwhelmed with the things … Read More

Exhibitions & Performances

ACC World Music Festival: Celebrating Their 8th Anniversary with a Weekend of Cultural Diversity

Gwangju News

Written by Josh Garcia Photos courtesy of Asia Culture Center While the summer heat shows no sign of slowing down, Gwangju’s summer festivals have blazed through the rainy season and … Read More