Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Eight years have passed since that day. Every year on April 16, the nation solemnly remembers what happened. For most, life goes on, but for many families of the victims, every day is difficult.
Two years after the Sewol ferry disaster, I wrote an energetic and emotional composition on the piano titled “Waves.”
Photos courtesy of After the Sewol By the time the movie was over, there were not many dry eyes in the audience of over 60 people at the April 22 … Read More
Singsing Kim covers a very touching time surrounding the graduation of the 83 surviving students from Danwon High School
The Sewol investigation seems to be in a state of disarray and mismanagement, not to mention the Ministry of Strategy and Finance allowing only half of the requested budget
Swedish Ambassador Lars Danielsson discusses his ideas and perspective on current Korean society and the challenges Korean people are working to resolve.
The Sewol Special Bill is still being contested by the bereaved families for not going deep enough in its investigation.
Concerned about public transit in Gwangju? You’re not alone. Read what some Gwangju locals have to say about safety issues and what could be done.
Latest Sewol news includes a national march, “Please Come Back Home on Friday” book tour and a fight over the delay of the special investigation committee.
