Planning a Modern Korean Wedding
By Diane Dooley The marriage ceremony is a significant aspect of nearly every culture, religion, generation, and society. Weddings are the ceremonies that mark an official or public declaration of … Read More
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Pansori: “A Marriage Between Sound and Space”
Interview with the Biennale Artistic Director The current biannual iteration of the Gwangju Biennale runs from September 7 to December 1 for its 15th edition. The artistic director for this … Read More
Ambassador Dizon-De Vega Visits Gwangju for Filipino Family Day
In connection with her recent visit to Gwangju for the Filipino community event Palarong Pinoy at Family Day, David Richter had the opportunity to interview H. E. Maria Theresa B. … Read More
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
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