Defining “Design Revolution” At the 2021 Gwangju Design Biennale

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.

Bondiso, an Artistic Fusion

While in Yangnim-dong, Bondiso is a must-eat restaurant. Well known among Koreans, it awaits its customers with a special atmosphere, tempting them with exotic fusion dishes never before encountered in the City of Light.

(Sub)standard Practice: Urban Redevelopment’s Sudden Fall from Obscurity

With nine dead and eight injured, it’s hard to know where to start picking up the pieces. To provide some context, the ill-fated neighborhood is nearing the end of a long, arduous redevelopment process for the sake of unaffordable high-rise apartments.

SABOTAGE: Gwangju’s Newest Dongmyeong-dong Establishment

Quickly Asserting Itself as One of Korea’s Best Brunch Spots Reviewed by Wilson Melbostad. I am an American dude who casually possesses an aggressive penchant for brunch. Expressed differently, if … Read More

Lee Lee Nam Studio: A Museum, Café, … and K-Drama Filming Location!

Reviewed by Jana Milosavljevic. Gwangju’s neighborhood of Yangnim-dong located in Nam-gu has been gathering more and more attention recently, and the Lee Lee Nam Studio surely one of the reasons. … Read More

Hong Sung-dam: Born into a History of Struggle

By Kang Jennis Hyun-suk. I took an express train bound for Mokpo to meet the artist for the June issue of the Gwangju News. The magazine was eager to have … Read More

Top of The Drop

By Daniel J. Springer. This is the second installment of a new column in the Gwangju News: “Top of the Drop,” by Daniel Springer of the Gwangju Foreign Language Network … Read More

“The Hannamdong Relaxing Afternoon”: A Gourmet Experience

Reviewed by Melline Galani. Having a meal at the “Hannamdong Relaxing Afternoon” (한남동나른한오후) is more than just an experience to satisfy one’s appetite. It is an entire experience covering the … Read More