Wang Xianmin: Gwangju’s New Chinese Consul-General Strengthens Chinese-Korean Relations

Gwangju’s new Chinese consul-General Wang Xianmin gives his first interview.

Sight Seeing

Kristal Lee digs deep into eye surgery in Korea.

You Can’t Buy History, but You Can Rent It

You can rent a truly old Korean house (hanok) in Gwangju.

KOTESOL: Recharging Dying Batteries

Find new motivation for ESL students who have lost theirs.

Disaster Relief and the Philippines: Inform Your Good Intentions

At the beginning of November, Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Pacific and across East Asia, causing massive amounts of damage and a tragic loss of life. After ­­crossing the islands … Read More

To Be A Great Light: Hanbit High School Builds an Alternative Community

When Kim Han-gyeol was a middle school student, she felt like she could not speak her mind. “If I saw a teacher doing some inappropriate action, like ignoring students, I … Read More

Migrant Women’s Center Provides Support, Assistance

The counselor from Uzbek is a soft-spoken woman with large kind brown eyes. When interviewed, her dark choppy hair was loosely pulled back into a ponytail, juxtaposed against the bright-oversized … Read More

January 2014 Events!

This month’s Gwangju movies, festivals, performances and exhibits.