Ulleung-do & Dokdo, the Hawaii of Korea
Written and photographed by Lea Moreau. Have you heard about the “Hawaii of Korea” – those mysterious islands lost in the middle of the East Sea? As far back as … Read More
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Christmas Down Under
Written by Lauren Wightman. “Six white boomers, snow white boomers / Racing Santa Claus through the blazing sun / Six white boomers, snow white boomers / On his Australian run” … Read More
The Mystifying Powers of Korean Foods
Apples and Haejang Stew If you have been invited to a Korean restaurant or to a Korean’s home for a meal, you are sure to have heard “Try some of … Read More
Song Philyong
Painting the Spirit of Water Interview by Jennis Kang. A few years ago, I was impressed by waterfall paintings at an exhibition hosted by the Gwangju Museum of Art. When … Read More
Collaborating for a Better Community
Interview with GFN President Bae Seung-soo As a new year sets in, we set for ourselves new hopes, new wishes, and new resolutions. This year the Gwangju International Center (GIC) … Read More
From the Editor
The year 2020 has been dubbed “a year like no other”; that no one will challenge. January ushers in a new year, 2021. Let us hope also to make it … Read More
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 & If I Had Your Face
Reviewed by Kristy Dolson. After a roller-coaster 2020, I made the bittersweet decision to return to Canada early next year. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I … Read More
Being Minimalist
Written by Erva Ozkan. I have just finished painting the wall white. Luckily, I do not have any furniture that I can splatter the paint on. Since I have worked … Read More