Introduction
GIC
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The Gwangju International Center is creating an inclusive city
with support members and Gwangju Metropolitan City.
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The Gwangju International Center (GIC) is a non-profit organization and the first international center to be established in Korea. The GIC serves as a place for local and international residents in the Gwangju and Jeollanam-do area to share and exchange culture and communication. The GIC strives to raise the international status of Gwangju as a city of inclusivity, human rights, and culture by promoting mutual cultural understanding and revitalizing cultural exchanges.
Purpose
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To create a city
where global citizens
live in harmony. -
To promote cultural
exchanges between diverse
people and groups. -
To train youth
to fullfil their dreams. -
To contribute
to the development of
the region through collaborations.
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- 2006
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- Two students dispatched to third world country.
- The 11th Gwangju Foreigners’ Day hosted by the GIC.
- Music concert held to raise funds for Indonesian earthquake victims.
- Korean translation of “Memory of My Father” published, a book on human rights. (Original version published by Asian Human Rights Commission, Hong Kong.)
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- 2005
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- May Concert held to raise funds for Asia’s earthquake victims.
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- 2004
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- Music concert held to support human rights issues in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
- May Concert held to support Asia’s democratic and human rights movements.
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- 2003
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- GIC Talk program of presentations begins.
- Yun Jang-hyun appointed as second GIC chairman of the board.
- GIC holds first May Concert.
- GIC Culture Tour (now GIC Tour) begins operation.
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- 2002
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- Citizens’ Music Concert held to celebrate the establishment of sister-city ties between Gwangju City and Sendai City, Japan.
- English name changed from KCIV to GIC (Gwangju International Center).
- The May Concert hosted to raise funds for third world countries.
- The GIC office moved from the Jungang Ophthalmology Building (Honam-dong, Dong-gu) to the Jeonil Building (Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu).
- The GIC Library opens.
- Daily Life Counseling for Foreigners begins.
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- 2001
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- The Gwangju News begins monthly publication. Korean language classes start.
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- 2000
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- First issue of the Gwangju News published in a Korean and English format.
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- 1999
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- First Gwangju Foreigners’ Day held (now known as Gwangju International Community Day).
- The Kwangju Center for International Visitors (KCIV) established with Lee Jong-su as first chairman of the board.
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- 2012
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- The 10th Anniversary of Mt. Mudeung Pungkyeong Sori co-organized with the Gwangju News exhibition.
- Public interest activities by civil organizations organized.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ culture program for international students organized.
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- 2011
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- GIC Tour with Warren begins.
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- 2010
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- Asia Culture Forum 2010 organized by the GIC.
- Gwangju International Music Concert hosted to help Indonesia earthquake victims.
- Homepage established for “Gwangju Guidebook” in English and Chinese.
- 100th issue anniversary of the Gwangju News celebrated.
- “Memory of My Father” published, a book on human rights. (original version published by Asian Human Rights Commission, Hong Kong.)
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- 2009
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- Gwangju Guidebook – Chinese version published.
- Gwangju International Homestay, Feel@Home, started.
- Chonnam National University’s International Summer Session organizing begun by GIC.
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- 2008
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- “Gwangju Guidebook” Chinese version published.
- Asia Culture Hub City – International Exchange Professional Human Resource Development organized.
- Asia Youth Culture Camp organized.
- The 1st UNESCO Asia Youth Culture Festival hosted.
- “Gwangju Guidebook” English version published.
- Long-term volunteering program started.
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- 2007
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- GIC Internship Program begins.
- Gwangju Experience Program for International Students held.
- “Remember Burma Day" event held.
- Memorial service held for victims of the Virginia Tech shooting.
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- 2017
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- The 1st Gwangju Urban Design Forum organized.
- The 11th Asia Culture Forum organized.
- Translation service provided for multicultural families’ children’s education by Gwangju Office of Education.
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- 2016
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- The 1st Gwangju International Students’ Families Invitational Program organized.
- Gwangju International Internship Program started.
- The 6th World Human Rights Cities Forum organized.
- The 10th Asia Culture Forum organized.
- Gwangju Tour with Global Friends begins.
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- 2015
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- Second edition of “Gwangju Guidebook” in Korean published.
- First issue of “Chinese Gwangju News” magazine published.
- Lars Danielsson, Swedish Ambassador to Korea invitational lecture: Human Rights and Society Welfare.
- The 5th World Human Rights Cities Forum organized.
- The GIC Global Lounge opens.
- The GIC Library is registered as a Gwangju City Small Library under the jurisdiction of the Dong-gu district office of Gwangju.
- Program for Interpretation and Translation Support for Export Companies by Multicultural Families in Gwangju organized.
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- 2014
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- The 5th Gwangju Youth Model United Nations (GYMUN) organized.
- Korea International Exchange Network policy symposium hosted by the GIC.
- Youth Hope Community Project organized (hosted by Korea Foundation).
- The 4th World Human Rights Cities Forum organized.
- The GIC office moves from the Jeonil Building (Geumnam-no, Dong-gu) to the Samho Building (Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu).
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- 2013
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- Lee Geun-woo appointed as third chairman of the board.
- Agreement signed with Korea International Exchange Network.
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- 2022
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- Gwangju International Community Week organized.
- "Come to Gwangju" organized for foreign students in other regions of Korea.
- May 18 Education Forum organized (May 18 Meets Swedish Citizenship Education).
- Gwangju Together Day 2022 held (hosted by Gwangju City Peace-Making Dept. and Gwangju Immigration Office).
- One-stop Counseling Day organized.
- GIC Board of Directors meeting held.
- Gwangju Global Volun-tour started.
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- 2021
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- The 27th Gwangju International Community Day (online and offline) organized.
- Asia Culture Plaza event organized.
- May Concert: “People × People” organized to commemorate the opening ceremony of the World Human Rights Cities Forum.
- The 1st "Come to Gwangju to Create Fun in the New Normal" organized.
- 2021 Board of Directors meeting held. Hong Genetae appointed as fifth chairman of the board.
- University Town-type Urban Regeneration New Deal Project Online Consultation Day organized.
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- 2020
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- University Town-type Urban Regeneration New Deal Project 2020 Global Food Street organized.
- University Town-type Urban Regeneration New Deal Project 2020 Foreigners Day by Country organized.
- Asia Culture Center’s Online Asia Culture Plaza of Asia Culture Week organized (October 17-31).
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- 2019
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- The 25th Gwangju International Community Day and Together Day organized (co-hosted by Gwangju Metropolitan City and the Gwangju Immigration Service).
- Gwangju Tour with Global Friends organized.
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- 2018
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- GIC Volunteer Reunion and Adios 2018 (year-end party) organized.
- Kimchi experience and home visits with international friends organized.
- The 2nd Gwangju Urban Design Forum organized (November 28-30).
- Global Trade Academy organized.
- Gwangju Global Network workshop organized (semi-annual).
- 200th issue anniversary of the Gwangju News celebrated.
- Volunteer team dispatched to Cambodia for Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), (August 16-24).
- Employment training for International Residents Program started.
- Mt. Mudeung Volun-tour program begun.
- Final documents of U.S. government records on May 18 Uprising translated.
- Gwangju Together Day organized.
- Korea Foundation networking program attended (in Suwon).
- Homestay for international scholarship students invited by the government organized.
- Gwangju International Internship Program organized (April 2-July 27).
- Monthly music concert with themes organized.
- Dr. David Shaffer appointed as fourth chairman of the board.
- The GIC Gwangju Citizens’ Choir organized.