With a View to an Inclusive Community

We are all citizens of Spaceship Earth, bound to always live and operate in tandem for ever and ever. It is our destiny, as it were, to share our collective home planet with everyone else, regardless of origins, identities, or ideologies. From this vantage point, the ultra-nationalistic take on our culture alluded to earlier in this article does not at all belong in any sane and rational mindset, does it? What do you say?

A Day to Get Together! 2022 Gwangju Together Day

In accordance with the Basic Act on the Treatment of Foreigners in Korea, May 20 is designated as Together Day every year by the Ministry of Justice to eliminate discrimination and prejudice caused by differences in nationality, race, and culture, as well as to appreciate the diversity of local communities. The Gwangju International Center (GIC) has helped organized this event, hosted by Gwangju City and the Gwangju Immigration Office, for a few years now.

The Birth of Korean Cool By Euny Hong

“She tells an interesting story about the beginning of Korean television dramas.”

The Essence of Han (한): That Indescribable Emotion

“It’s understandable that Koreans believe themselves particularly cursed.”

Shamans in Korean Supernatural Thrillers

A shaman is someone able to transcend the barrier between the two worlds.

The Confucianization of Women’s Hairstyles in Joseon Korea

Just as there were a variety of hairstyles and headwear available for men, there were many available for women, too.

The Revered and the Feared: Korea’s Mountain Spirits and Hobgoblins

With Halloween just behind us, this is as apropos a time as any to talk about spirits and the supernatural.

Experience Gwangju’s ACE Fair: Korea’s Most Comprehensive Cultural Content Exhibition

ACE Fair (Asia Content and Entertainment Fair) includes broadcast, audiovisual, animation, character, game, edutainment, and VR/AR content, as well as all types of licensing content.