From the Editor – June 2026
Welcome to our June issue, the 292nd issue of the Gwangju News. This doesn’t sound particularly remarkable, other than the fact that the publishing of the 292 monthly issues was … Read More
Photo of the Month – June 2026
Lanterns of Spring Rows of colorful lanterns guide the eye toward the quiet main hall of Wonhyo Temple on the slopes of Mt. Mudeung, where spring sunlight meets the calm … Read More
Gwangju City News – June 2026
Gwangju Strengthens Future Industry Ecosystem with Investment Deal Gwangju Metropolitan City has taken a significant step toward stabilizing its local economy and securing its status as a hub for future … Read More
At the World Human Rights Cities Forum 2026: Gwangju Leading Efforts Against Authoritarianism and Populism
By Luis Andrés Gwangju hosted the 16th World Human Rights Cities Forum from May 13 to 15, 2026. Once again, our city opened its doors to academics, activists, public officials, … Read More
The Impact of AI on Human Rights
By Muhammad Umar Tahir || It was Sunday, and I was sitting in a waiting area of a nearby community center when I noticed something interesting happening right next to … Read More
Strengthening Solidarity with the World’s Oppressed: A Call for Gwangju to Lead
By Choi Yong-ju || The tragedy of Gwangju in May 1980 stemmed from isolation. While citizens suffered under the violence of martial law troops, most Koreans remained unaware – the … Read More
Healing Through Solidarity: Sylvia Acan Receives Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
The 2026 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights has been awarded to Sylvia Acan, a courageous human rights activist from Uganda, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first African … Read More
The Power of Protest and Persistence
By Lisa Casaus || There are those who say that protest “doesn’t change anything,” but you can thank protest for the eight-hour workday and voting rights. For some, it has … Read More