Hanjeongsik: A Meal of a Hundred Dishes
Most people who have been in Korea for longer than a few hours have tried banchan (반찬), the infinitely-varied side dishes that are served with just about every meal. The … Read More
Month: September 2016
Biking in Gwangju
When I arrived in Gwangju last year, I was surprised at the lively bike scene I found. For those who ride, the city and surrounding area has an extensive network … Read More
Kim Hee-jeong Cooperates in Africa
Kim Hee-jeong, a Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) volunteer in Africa, is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. In 2014 KOICA offered her a voluntary position in Cameroon, … Read More
Culture and Arts: Chung Gong Sori
While Gwangju may be on the cutting edge when it comes to the contemporary art scene, it may not be known that Gwangju is also home to institutions that try … Read More
Chuseok’s History
To most international residents, it is a welcome break from the daily teaching grind, but for many Korean people past and present, Chuseok (falling on September 16 this year) is … Read More
Bringing Indie Music to the South: An interview with Rough Cuts
For a lot of music fans in Korea, finding a good Indie show can be a pretty tough sell. Indie fans in Seoul may have the luxury of the thriving musical community of Hongdae, but those of us living in other areas of the country have limited options: long trips to Seoul, missing out on weekday shows or just going without. That doesn’t have to be so.