Tapped Out

As you might have heard, “the well running dry” pretty much sums up the situation that Gwangju is facing right now. When the inevitable water restrictions come to pass, it will be an inconvenience that will have us looking back fondly of the good old days of mere trucker strikes and Covid-19 lockdowns. It will also be a chance to examine, on a granular level, how we got into this mess in the first place.

How to Be a Rainmaker

Now water seems to be all around and not as precious. It is difficult to feel like we are having a water shortage. However, the southern part of Korea is experiencing the most serious drought in 50 years, caused by insufficient rainfall in the summer that was as low as half that of other years.

Kayaking: Just Around the River Bend

No need to travel far for some great kayaking in Korea. Kang Ho’s Jirisan Kayak School is two hours from Gwangju.

Jeolla History

Yun Seon-do and Yun Du-seo, scholar and artist, are from the Haenam Yun family line. Yun Seon-do Memorial Hall was built to commemorate their achievements.

My Korea: Trout

For Benjamin Young being in Korea has allowed him to take on new adventures with trout.

My Korea – Geumo Island

Join Carl as he adventures to the beautiful Geumo Island!

Long Exposures with Water

This month, Simon Bond’s photo column focuses on using long exposures with water! Surreal and stunning results are definitely possible!

Outer Limits of Beauty

Exploring new trends in beauty modifications begs the question: Is it art, or is it taboo?