The Power of AI in Shaping the Future World Order

By Muhammad Umar Tahir || A few nights ago, I was scrolling through my phone when I came across a video that immediately caught my attention. It showed a group … Read More

When Anger Becomes an Ally: Meet Scarlet

By Erva Ozkan || Scarlet was always there, though I never wanted her to be. She was never a friend to me. Whatever she said, I dismissed. I believed she … Read More

Preparing for Buddha’s Birthday: History, Happenings, and Ways to Celebrate

By Murdock O’Mooney || The Buddha is god for approximately 500 million people worldwide. Between 17–23% of South Koreans are followers, and this year, May 24 marks the Buddha’s birthday, … Read More

The Calcuttan in Korea: I’ve Arrived!

By Reeti Roy || A Day in Hands, Honey, and Tile Roofs I arrived in Seoul with the kind of expectations you carry in your palms, like fragile postcards from … Read More

Artists Emerging from Gwangju: An Interview with Kang Sooji & Lee Haeyoung

By Luis Andrés & Ame Min-Venditti || During February and March, the Asian Culture Center hosted “ACC Next: Emerging Asian Artists,” an exhibition designed to spotlight individuals and collectives shaping … Read More

The Scent of Cloves: Indonesian Author Ratih Kumala Brings Cigarette Girl to Gwangju

By Vibhanshu Maurya || The scent of cloves greeted visitors even before they entered Theater 3 at the Asian Culture Center (ACC). At a welcome table outside the venue, small … Read More

D’s Café Column: Café Sumomo – A Quiet Riverside Escape in Gwangju

By Dhivyaa S. P. || I’ve been waiting to visit this café during spring for the past two years. And finally, this year, I checked that bucket-list item. Tucked beside … Read More

Sports Focus: Gwangju FC Under Financial and Integrity Scrutiny

By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) || Gwangju FC is facing mounting scrutiny over its financial sustainability and internal governance, as newly reviewed accounts reveal deep structural weaknesses despite recent efforts to … Read More