Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
How stressful was it/has it been for you? What did you do, or have you done to help reduce the impact of water scarcity on yourself and others? How are you helping to share the effort of preserving what little is left and avoid future droughts? Was your apartment’s water pressure reduced, or have you put a brick or something else bulky in your toilet’s water cistern?
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?
Experiencing Real Farm Life Written and photographed by Melline Galani. Gochang is recognized by UNESCO as an ecologically sustainable development location, which made it the perfect place to develop an … Read More
Last year it came to me that I wanted to try an experiment. I went to Emart and bought two sweet potatoes, one “organic” and one “conventional.” I similarly bought … Read More
Photos courtesy of Hansalim Though the language/information barrier can be daunting, international residents in Gwangju and Jeollanamdo who want to support local organic food producers have a few options to … Read More
WWOOF Korea is a growing chapter of the worldwide farm volunteer organization, with 64 hosts nationwide, a CSA membership and connection with Slow Food Korea.
