You Can’t Buy History, but You Can Rent It

You can rent a truly old Korean house (hanok) in Gwangju.

The Fifth Gwangju Design Biennale: Past + Future = a Better Now

Doug Stuber interviews British-Korean exhibitor Lloyd Choi during 2013’s Gwangju Design Biennale!

Photo Essay: Doug Stuber

Doug Stuber gives us a look into Meungsusa.

How the Art World Works, 101

In May, Doug Stuber was handed an exhibit space initially set up by Park Kwang-suk, his wife, at the Jami Art Center in the Buk-gu district on northern Gwangju, near Chonnam National University.

Human Rights Prize Winner Mun Jeong-hyeon

Father Mun Jeong-hyeon is well known for his uncompromising stance on all human rights, democracy and peace issues. Here’s June 2012’s cover story.

The Return of a Stolen Book

The return of 266 Chosun Dynasty Ritual Books (Oegyeyanggak Uigwe) from France is cause for celebration, as the books record the various activities of the Emperors and royal courts, from coronations and funerals, to the details of the work to build a new palace through words and beautiful artwork (banchado).

Christian Ludwig: Gwangju Symphony Orchestra

Thus in the case of Gwangju, the full re-audition is a necessary part of being a professional musician every year.

Elementary School: A Comparative Analysis of the ROK and USA

A day in the school life of a six-year-old child is much different in Korea than in the United States.