Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Stories have played a considerable role over the length of my existence. This includes anecdotes I have heard, accounts I have retold, rumors I have made up, and legends I have believed in. It has been through this affair with the world of storytelling that I grew up believing one day I was going to assemble my own story and share it with everyone. I had absolutely no idea of when or how, but I was convinced it would be epic, much the same as a movie.
“This is a metaphorical reflection of how I see the metamorphosis of my life.”
The entire city of Gwangju suffered a major blow when The First Alleyway shuttered its doors at the end of August. While so much has been said on social media about how beloved the Alleyway was, we at the Gwangju News felt it was important to go a little more in depth.
By Joe Wabe. Cucumbers are exceptional! They are low in calories but packed with nutrients and water, ideal to promote hydration during the hot months of the year. The fact … Read More
By Joe Wabe. In the past few years, jjukkumi (쭈꾸미) has become a distinctive spring food. It is between March and April that this small octopus emerges from the deep … Read More
By Joe Wabe. Bibimbap (비빔밥) is a renowned item on the world’s cuisine stage. It is not surprising that a few years ago, it was listed among the “World’s 50 … Read More
Beef and Radish Stew. By Joe Wabe. Korean white radish, or mu (무), is one of the most widely cultivated crops in Korea, and its cultivation dates back to the … Read More
