Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Photos by Lorryn Smit and courtesy of Hyedang Seunim At the Jeollanamdo Provincial Hall, where members of the Gwangju Citizens’ Army gathered, a group of foreign reporters stood, unable to … Read More
The Gwangju May 18 Uprising set the stage for Democracy and equality in South Korea
Were North Koreans partially responsible for the democratic uprising in Gwangju?
What is a human rights city? How is Gwangju working towards becoming a true human rights city?
The anthem of the May 18 Democratic Movement has become divisive.
On May 1, the Gwangju Museum of Art (GMA) opened a new exhibit that works to engage the city in the reality of its own history.
“Nine Bullets” has come to Gwangju.
Texas has the Battle of the Alamo. Israel has the Siege of Masada. Greece has the Battle of Thermopylae. And the people of Gwangju – along with every Korean who identifies with them – have their memories of May 18-27, 1980.
