Right Up Your Alley: The First Alleyway’s Chefs

Words by Kate Jarocki and Eddie Hackworthy Photos by Joe Wabe and First Alleyway To many foreigners in Gwangju, The First Alleyway is a culinary gem. From the ritzy establishments … Read More

The Life of Michael Simning (June 4, 1974 – February 28, 2014)

Gwangju remembers prominent longtime community leader Michael Simning, who passed away February 28.

Pizza, Burgers, and Poutine, Oh My!

Guess who’s back? The First Alleyway, among the most celebrated debuts of the past years, brought Canadian gluttony to Gwangju, turning a remote alleyway in the downtown area into a happening, hot food destination.