Sports Focus: Gwangju FC Reloads for Second-Half Revival

By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) || Gwangju FC hopes to transform their season after a difficult first half, using an ambitious recruitment drive to overcome the setbacks caused by a player … Read More

Area Sports Roundup – August 2026

Kim Do-yeong Eyes Strong Finish as Tigers Look Ahead After helping the Kia Tigers climb into the upper half of the KBO standings, Kim Do-yeong believes the club’s greatest strength … Read More

Blackpink: The Biggest Girl Group in South Korea

By Paul Singh || Blackpink is one of the most successful girl groups in the world. They obtained their success by combining the “girl crush” aesthetic from YG Entertainment with … Read More

Upcoming Events – August 2026

PLAYS & MUSICALS                       Fabulously Fun Grandmas Baby Sound Theatre: “Shapes, Shapes” CONCERTS                                        Go-Go-Sing Project: “Sound, in Harmony with Jazz” 2026 “Art Concert & Five Senses Spoon” Schedule Bitgoeul Citizens’ Culture … Read More

From the Editor – July 2026

Welcome to July, the beginning of the second half of the year. My, how time flies. It seems like only yesterday that we were experiencing sub-zero temperatures, and now before … Read More

Photo of the Month – July 2026

Amber Dusk Over Gwangju As amber dusk spills over Mudeung Mountain’s crest, mist softens the distant ranges. The lights of Gwangju unfurl like a quiet breath, glowing tenderly beneath the … Read More

Gwangju City News – July 2026

A New Dawn: Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City Sets Sail The Jeonnam (Jeollanam-do) and Gwangju regions have launched a historic administrative merger on July 1, marking the creation of the country’s first-ever unified special city. … Read More

Beating the Heat, Korean Style: Exploring Two Unforgettable Water Park Escapes

By Neha Bisht || As the summer sun blazes across South Korea, bringing soaring temperatures and humid days, families and groups of friends begin searching for the perfect escape from … Read More