An Interview with Ki Bo Bae, Olympic Gold Medalist
Ki can’t walk down its streets without being recognized by proud Koreans. But she still makes time for her fans – both native and those originating from far-flung locales.
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A Man of Letters: Chae-pyong Song
But let us not introduce him as some stranger, for he is Gwangju News’ own monthly contributor of translated poetry, none other than Dr. Chae-pyong Song himself.
The Yeosu Expo: One Month In
The June issue of the Gwangju News ran an article by the talented Rachel Redfern, who was the first intrepid writer from our staff to explore the exposition. However, with additional press passes in hand, Gwangju News has since had the opportunity to make additional forays to Yeosu, in the spirit of review or critique on top of the previous preview and highlights.
Memories of a Massacre
The glories of the peninsula in spring, however bright and petal-blown they may be, are now and then stifled by the reflections of the many other springs that have gone before.
Plastic Surgery in Korea
What kind of a person purposely undergoes the knife for the sake of beauty? Are these people bold, courageous and rational? Or rather, does it show an underlying problem in Korean society?
Six women with a vision
In the past, Korea was often referred to as the ‘Hermit Kingdom’ because of its rather insular and inward-looking tendency to avoid involvement in the world beyond its own borders. But, just like a child grown to maturity, nicknames are often outgrown.