A Metaphysical Reconstruction of Dansa Park

By Stephen Kagarise. Imagine a cozyyet spacious-sized cubeand step inside.Above you, a greenmetal overpassblocks the snowwind, and rain, whileit thrums withthe murmur of cars.Square rubbermats of dark greencushion your feet.Set … Read More

My Highlight of 2020

Saying 2020 was tough would be the understatement of the year. Our high hopes and aspirations were soon put to a halt. Despite it all, Gwangju pulled through and the … Read More

Crossword Puzzle January 2021 Answers

By Jon Dunbar. ACROSS 1 AMOS 5 TEFL 9 BTS 12 VIDI 13 LALA 14 AHN 15 ECOL 16 CREW 17 NEO 18 RAULI 20 UNESCO 22 THRASHER 25 AHAT … Read More

My First Snow in Gwangju

By Emmanuela Sabatini. Winter has come and it has been snowing in Gwangju! I am so glad to experience my first snowfall in Gwangju. I never thought that Gwangju would … Read More

The Plain

Taste Beyond Expectations. Interview by Melline Galani. I had never been a macaron fan and could not understand the craze that swept Korea for this French dessert. I did try … Read More

Creating a Student-Centered Classroom

By Dr. David E. Shaffer. When I began teaching English in Korea, standard practice was to introduce new words by writing them on the blackboard (yes, they were black), saying … Read More

A Hidden Gem

Blessing Burger in Haenam. Interview by Maria Moschini. Living in rural Korea can be tough, especially when the homesickness sets in, but Blessing Burger in Haenam has become our home … Read More

KONA Volunteer Teaching

English Through Storybooks II. In the first part of this two-part series, we heard stories from three volunteers at the KONA Storybook Center, a UNESCO-associated volunteer organization in Gwangju that … Read More