Civic Space and Human Rights Cities
Kim Dong-choon Keynotes the 14th WHRCF Interviewed by the WHRCF Secretariat The 14th World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF) will take place in the human rights city of Gwangju for … Read More
Tag: featured
GIC Hosts KOICA Fellowship Program
Human Rights Administration Enhancement in Asia By Diariatou Gaye The Gwangju International Center (GIC), in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has launched the 2024 Capacity Building for … Read More
Meet the World in Gwangju
– Gwangju International Community Week– By Lee Hwadahm We are only one month away from one of the biggest events organized by the Gwangju International Center (GIC). This year’s Gwangju … Read More
Civic Space and Human Rights
The 14th World Human Rights Cities Forum By Diariatou Gaye Gwangju is once again set to take center stage in the global discourse on human rights as it hosts the … Read More
A Traditional Chuseok in Modern Korea
By Diane Dooley Tradition and Modernity One thing that has always fascinated me about Korea is the way tradition and modernity blend together in contemporary society. This juxtaposition is evident … Read More
Introducing the 2024 Gwangju Biennale
Pansori, a Soundscape of the 21st Century By Kang Hyunsuk “Jennis” The 15th Gwangju Biennale, opening in September, will feature thirty one unique pavilions, including contemporary art exhibitions across cultural … Read More
Another Type of Travel: To Cinema Locations
Watching Movies on a Dime By David J. Richter Not sure what to do this summer? Why not watch a movie or two? And on top of that, why not … Read More
A Call to Civic Duty
The 2024 Gwangju Youth Democracy Forum By Yousra Feriel Drioua Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s … Read More