The Freedom Writers

He catches the attention of the cheerful international student with photos of his work on the side of a train. He brings two other things to their art class: an exact reproduction of his train work on a plank of rough old wood for demonstration, and an infectious enthusiasm.

Weekend Feature: Gwangju Guide online

GIC published the second edition of the Gwangju Guide in print form in 2012. You can pick up your own copy from GIC. It is free for all GIC members, and only 1,000 won for non-members.

Meeting Robert Goodland: The Brown Rice Brit

Gwangju News had a rare opportunity to sit down with Robert Goodland, former environmental advisor to the World Bank for 23 years.

The Children’s Home Barbecue

As the shadows slowly slip into the late afternoon, children and the child-like run around squealing, screeching and smiling with pleasure as they clasp soft-drink bottles half-filled with water. A range of ages and nationalities sit around eating and chatting, connecting and relaxing, enjoying a sharing of the sunny end to the weekend.

Super Cool Sounds

The Seoul-based musical talent booking agency Super Color Super brought a touring party of five bands to play in Gwangju’s downtown performance venue Club Nevermind in 2011.