How I Found Gwangju in a Swiss City

Written by Cho Namhee. While I was working for the organizing committee of the recent FINA World Championships in Gwangju last year, the delegates of the Fédération Internationale de Natation … Read More

Three Forms of Art to Enjoy at FINA

Written by Cho Namhee The first half of the upcoming 18th FINA World Championships is comprised of three aquatic disciplines or sports: diving, artistic swimming, and water polo. The three … Read More

On Your Mark, Get Set, and Dive into Gwangju

Written by Cho Namhee The world’s biggest aquatics sports event will take place this year from July 12 to 28 in Gwangju, and now it is only a few months … Read More

The Secrets Behind Red Beans

Written by Cho Namhee   As the mercury dips closer to freezing, it signals that the winter solstice, the time of the year when night is longest and the day … Read More

Embrace the Autumn Mood at Cart Bars

Written by Cho Namhee   People who live in Korea can no longer brag about the balance of the country’s four distinct seasons like they used to. Both the summer … Read More

Unusual Chuseok Holidays of the Past

Written by Cho Namhee   According to the lunar calendar, this year the 15th day of the 8th lunar month (Chuseok Day) falls on September 24, and as a consequence, … Read More

Chilling with a Bamboo Mistress

Written by Cho Namhee The most troublesome part of summer is the fact that it brings a long period of “tropical nights.” Oftentimes, this season makes you feel apologetic for … Read More

Beat the Heat with Hwachae

Written by Cho Namhee The season of blazing sun and scorching heat is just around the corner. As the summers seem to be getting more intense every year, the importance … Read More