The Korean Bottle of Joy and Sorrow – Soju
What do you tend to rely on when you feel down? Often you will hear many Koreans say, “Let’s go for a shot of soju together,” whenever they feel blue. … Read More
Month: November 2016
Quality Teacher Talk for Quality Language Learning
It was more than 30 years ago that Stephen Krashen told us that students need a lot of “comprehensible input” to learn a second language. That is especially true in … Read More
From Abroad: Sweater Weather, American Memories
Cold mornings, sweater-weather and the return of tea time all signify the presence of fall and the soon arrival of my favorite childhood holiday: Thanksgiving. I grew up in Southern … Read More
Everyday a Rainbow: Annie Wan Pushes the Boundaries of Ceramics
After a long run from September 3, the 11th Gwangju Art Biennale wrapped up on November 6. While most of the art was exhibited inside the gallery, there was a … Read More
The Damyang House: A Countryside Retreat
Gwangju is, as everybody knows, one of the best cities in Korea. Small enough that you may never actually use the one-line subway, and yet big enough that you do … Read More
Autumn in Korea – The Colors and the Mist
Autumn in Korea, is there any better season? The colorful foliage, the early morning fog and mist on the rivers and the cool temperatures are three solid reasons that make … Read More
How to Start Your Own Business in Korea
Being an international entrepreneur in Korea is not easy. Neither is the process of obtaining the proper business license required for such endeavors as starting one’s own business in Korea. … Read More
Community Leaders: Sarah Hale
This month we interviewed Sarah Hale, who is a Assistant Professor at Dongshin University, Naju City. Rumor has it she likes to “help out” around Gwangju. When did the Adopt-a-Child … Read More