Bridging the Gap

Minimum Wage in a Contemporary, Aging Society By Yousra Feriel Drioua It hits me, as I just turned 25, that I’m soon not going to be as “employable” unless I … Read More

Exploring Gwangju’s Village Heritage

The Seochang Hanok Culture Center By Chung Hyunhwa The Seochang Hanok Culture Center (서창한옥문화관) is a great place to start from when you want to experience Korean traditional culture as … Read More

Misbeliefs About Second Language Learning Methods 

By David Shaffer  Beliefs are formed in large part by the experiences that we have. And misconceived beliefs are often construed by not having had the opportunity of experiencing a … Read More

What Is an Automobile Headlight? 

By William Urbanski  According to the best scientific knowledge available, the planet on which we live is perpetually flying around in outer space, orbiting a giant star called the “Sun.” … Read More

Volunteering with KONA During GIC Week  

By Dhanashri Burungale  I am Dhanashri Burungale and I am from India. During Gwangju International Community (GIC) Week 2023, I had the privilege of volunteering with UNESCO KONA Storybook Center, … Read More

From Medan to Gwangju: Sister City Collaboration in the Spirit of Friendship and International Cooperation 

By Medan City  Students from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at the Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) embarked on a cultural visit to Gwangju, South Korea, aiming to … Read More

Gwangju Art Class – Creating Space 

By Lisa Casaus  When was the last time you let loose with some paints or crayons and just created something for the fun of it? When was the last time … Read More

Gwangju Cares: The Community Care Service Is a Winner! 

By Jessica Lee I am a Korean-Canadian living in Gwangju, which boasts of the beauty of Mt. Mudeung. Here in Gwangju, I am making grateful memories with my family and … Read More