Failing to Reach the Summit
Mt. Halla Dampens Fulfillment Written and photographed by Fatemeh Khalili. My friend and I visited Jeju Island during our one-week school break. It was a very last-minute decision for us. … Read More
Tag: Jeju-do
Kaia Vereide: Activism Beyond Bases and Borders
At 31 years of age, Kaia Vereide’s blazing experience for human rights and peace activism became entrenched in her college years. Kaia volunteered for faith-based groups in the U.S. before voyaging into the Land of the Morning Calm.
Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival
Eden J. Jones Writes About The Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival – 10 days Of One Of The Most Beautiful Images Of Spring, On The New Seven Natures Of Wonder
Hearts in a Cage
Simon Powell’s adopted home Jeju Island is still less than paradise for students.
Korea’s Fighting Spirit
Kicking off our new Human Rights Column with a reflection on engaging with Korea’s social movements
Behind the Myth: The Three Founders of Jeju
Explore the myth around the demi-gods that were said to reside on Jeju before the island was inhabited.
Fash-On: The Chuseok Long Weekend Away
Ready for Chuseok vacation? Not until you’ve read these tips from GFN’s jjdp!
A Revolution Without Dancing is not a Revolution Worth Having
As Russian-born American writer Emma Goldman once said “If I can’t dance, it’s not my revolution! If I can’t dance, I don’t want your revolution! If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution.” Emma was absolutely right about dancing and celebrating a revolution. These two elements were born together and without having both, a movement can’t be called a revolution.