Like a Ton of Bricks: Hwajeong I-Park Falls from Grace
The Hwajeong I-Park collapse is on another level.
Tag: safety
(Sub)standard Practice: Urban Redevelopment’s Sudden Fall from Obscurity
With nine dead and eight injured, it’s hard to know where to start picking up the pieces. To provide some context, the ill-fated neighborhood is nearing the end of a long, arduous redevelopment process for the sake of unaffordable high-rise apartments.
Zoning in on Safety
In the School Zone. By Ryu Hyejung. After seeing the movie Dark Knight, I was quite amazed. One of the reasons is because a yellow school bus crashed through the … Read More
An Interview of the Chosun University Hospital Director
With the help of Namhee Cho’s translation, we discover the planned development of Chosun University Hospital and the prospects this has for Gwangju and South Jeolla cities
Two Successes for Safety in Transportation Emergencies
Gwangju EPIK Teacher Adam Greenberg saw a problem on city buses: ineffectively placed emergency hammers. His proactive approach brought change from the city.
Jeolla Safety Alliance: Staying Safe in Gwangju
Gwangju is a relatively safe city, but preparation and knowledge is key to ensuring you protect yourself from violent crimes.
Gwangju Talks: The Sewol Ferry Disaster
Students from all over Asia describe their reaction to the Sewol ferry accident and their hope that it will never happen again.