Let the Fight Begin – Gossaum-nori in Chilseok-dong

By Julien Laheurte In South Korea, the new year is celebrated in two distinct ways. The first, less traditional method involves observing New Year’s Eve according to the Gregorian Calendar, … Read More

Against the Grain

By Isaiah Winters It’s not every day in Korea that you cross paths with a multicultural married couple in their twenties who are their own bosses, live in a restored … Read More

Killers of the Flower Moon By David Grann 

Reviewed by Michael Attard  The Osage Indians have a more than 2000-year history in North America, but I will start in 1803. In that year, U.S. President Thomas Jefferson purchased … Read More

Misbeliefs About Second Language Learning Methods 

By David Shaffer  Beliefs are formed in large part by the experiences that we have. And misconceived beliefs are often construed by not having had the opportunity of experiencing a … Read More

Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself! 

By Park Nahm-sheik  As phrased above, the headline here is commonly known as the golden rule or the great commandment. What it says in plain English is: Treat me nice, … Read More

What Is an Automobile Headlight? 

By William Urbanski  According to the best scientific knowledge available, the planet on which we live is perpetually flying around in outer space, orbiting a giant star called the “Sun.” … Read More

Long-Term Karma 

By Malarkey: Kevin D’Abramo, Wil Rawlins, Dan Lloyd, Jonathan Amey, Caitlin O’Neill  . Seong-hee met the protesters  despite her mother’s deep sighs.  She held her sign “Soldiers get out!”  with … Read More

Volunteering with KONA During GIC Week  

By Dhanashri Burungale  I am Dhanashri Burungale and I am from India. During Gwangju International Community (GIC) Week 2023, I had the privilege of volunteering with UNESCO KONA Storybook Center, … Read More