Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
This spring the Gwangju News carried a feature on The Bulldozed Future, a newborn webzine on urban exploration, as an interview with its Seoul-based urban exploring photographer and editor, Ryan Berkebile (March 2021 issue). Since then Ryan has done more exploring and has come out with the second issue of his webzine. His adventures include numerous explorations in the Gwangju area that make it into the zine’s latest issue.
In the back of each were deep drill holes that likely would have been stuffed with dynamite and blasted away had WWII not ended. Apparently, fearing an American invasion, the Japanese forced local Koreans to make tunnels along coastal areas like Mokpo that could provide shelter, munitions storage, and surprise hideouts in case of enemy attack.
By Isaiah Winters. As we near the upcoming rainy season, many of Gwangju’s riverside residents and businesses are eyeing the calendar with a sense of foreboding. Last year’s torrents, swelled … Read More
By Aline Verduyn. When my mum visited me in May of 2019, I was wondering what beauty I could show her. The cherry blossoms had already passed. Buddha’s Birthday was … Read More
By Emmanuela Sabatini. Winter has come and it has been snowing in Gwangju! I am so glad to experience my first snowfall in Gwangju. I never thought that Gwangju would … Read More
Complied by Lee Jeongmin. The Say “Hi” Through Pics photo contest originated for residents in Gwangju who were not able to visit their family members and friends due to the … Read More
Written and photographed by Cristina Murano. I have been fortunate to travel extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, capturing public works of art in each city I have visited. … Read More
Written and photographed by Cristina Murano. Spiritual fulfillment starts with noticing the beauty of what is around you. I often go on long walks and quiet hikes, and during these … Read More
