Peeling Through the Past
By Isaiah Winters I never cared about wallpaper – until now. That’s because on a recent revisit to one of Gwangju’s oldest abandoned hanok houses, a friend showed me just … Read More
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Yeongsanpo’s Steady Erasure
By Isaiah Winters Yeongsanpo in Naju harbors a lot of history. The former river port is linked to Joseon-era tax collection, Japanese-era origins of industry and Christianity, plus the modern-era … Read More
A Return to the Past: Penguin Village, Yangnim-dong
2023, 2013, 1980, 1970… As soon as you enter Penguin Village, the clock begins to turn backwards. From the beginning to the end of your visit, it feels that the present and the past blend together. If you have ever dreamed of having a time machine, you can always come here. Although there is no time machine, all you need is a camera for fun photos. Penguin Village in Yangnim-dong, Gwangju, is a lovely and amusing place to visit for all ages, with friends, family, or alone.
The Shortcut to Knife Rock
Located about an hour and change southeast of Gwangju, Obong-san (literally “five-peak mountain”) has left me smitten for its topographical variety, bucolic bayside views, and one of the most unique rock formations I’ve ever seen: Knife Rock (칼바위). In this edition of “Lost,” I’ll carve out a few paragraphs on what puts this mountain in my top 10.
Be a Conscious Traveler: Elephants in Thailand
A good memory and high levels of intelligence are what elephants are admired for in Asian culture, and in Korea, elephants symbolize wisdom and longevity. They are considered to bring good luck and prosperity. But why is it that elephants are the victims of so much suffering?
Sunchang’s Ami-san and Moonie Church
Sunchang County’s been on a roll lately in terms of tourism promotion. The county boasts a pair of suspension bridges at Gangcheon-san and Chaegye-san, plus the new zigzagging boardwalk up Yonggwol-san. The county’s tourism crown jewel is probably its hanok-inspired Gochujang Village, adjacent to which is the new Sunchang Fermentation Theme Park (순창발효테마파크), which is about the most Jeolla pair of tourism facilities imaginable.
Exploring the Sangmu District: Gwangju’s Hub of Food, Finance, Governance, and More
In this new column, our correspondent, Umesh Mansukhani, visits areas around Gwangju to give our readers an overview of what makes each and every district great in its own way.
Chosun University Hospital Establishes Healthy Relations Between Korea and Saudi Arabia
Our first impression of Saudi Arabia – the land of mystery, the land of God – was a mixture of excitement and fear. When we arrived at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport after a long 12-hour journey, we were flooded with unfamiliar yet unforgettable feelings.