In Taiwan

I know something that not a lot of people know. It only takes a taxi, two buses, a subway, two planes, a ferry and a short motorcycle ride to get to paradise. And if you ever wondered if there are jet skis in paradise, the answer is: yes.

Pilotless Machines Roam Korean Skies at Night

Sounds like science fiction? Perhaps, but then even in sci-fi movies like the Terminator series, Skynet, the computer program that fights the humans, is likely named after the NATO 1969 network of military satellites also named Skynet.

Simon Bond

His works have been featured in numerous publications all around the world. He has travelled far and wide capturing moments to share and remember. Now Simon Bond has published his first book. We had the pleasure of interviewing Simon who himself was a Gwangju News contributor.

Tyhpoon Bolaven and the Aftermath in Gwangju

In Gwangju, the impact of this storm was everywhere, though smaller in comparison to other areas of Korea.

Say “Kimchi”! Right now!

So the moral of the story is: listen to your co-workers and friends and eat your kimchi! Follow us on a journey with Kimchi.

“In the Mix” with Travvy G

When was the last time you tuned your radio to the Gwangju Foreigners’ Network at GFN 98.7FM? If you haven’t done so recently, then what are you waiting for? You’re missing out on some exciting broadcasting!

Gwangju Biennale: Round Table Round up

Every year for about nine weeks in the autumn Gwangju lives up to its name as the “City of art and culture” when the biennale rolls into town. Here’s a story about Biennale 2012.

Fields of Opportunity: One Expat Branches Out in Gwangju

As Korea continues to emerge on the global stage, more expats will continue to join the mainstream workforce alongside Koreans, and the range of jobs that foreigners occupy will continue to expand. Read the story of Jen Lee, an emerging artist working here in Gwangju.