Gwangju Becomes a Creative City
Gwangju and Busan were both designated as UNESCO Creative Cities on December 1st in Paris.
Tag: UNESCO
The Buddha of Borobudur
A look at ancient Indonesia’s buried Buddhist past: the rediscovered temple Borobudur
Mt. Fuji: Sacred, Accessible and Diverse
Read of one man’s trek up famous Mt. Fuji (then go yourself).
UNESCO and South Korea – A Preview
An organization that has education, science and culture in its title should appeal to South Korean ideals maybe more than to any other country’s. Originally, UNESCO was designed to promote peace by stopping wars in their tracks just as they took root in the minds of people.
Meet the Mayor of Gwangju
Gwangju’s mayor, Kang Un-tae, who was elected in 2010 and will serve until 2014, shares his experience and network from previous elected positions as mayor of Suncheon (‘89-‘90), mayor of Gwangju (‘94-‘95), minister of Internal Affairs (’97), and as a member of the National Assembly (’00 and ’08).