Ethical Fashion vs. Fast Fashion: Which Korean Brands Are Eco-Friendly?

Written by Cami Ismanova. Hands up if you like to go shopping more than four times per year. Wait, maybe it is even more frequently. Shopping is a form of … Read More

Hello L : Character Macaron Specialist

Reviewed and photographed by Melline Galani. Living in Gwangju for almost three years now, I must say I am familiar with many coffee shops in the city. I have also … Read More

Mask Envy

Review by William Urbanski. For many years, I thought this whole idea of wearing disposable masks to protect against germs or air pollution was silly. Recently, however, due to a … Read More

Growing with Montessori

Written by Yul Kim. I am a very typical Korean, as I spent most of my life in Korea. During my time in Korea, I was not a bad student, … Read More

The Merry Cemetery: A Unique Resting Place

Written and photographed by Melline Galani. Many people think of cemeteries as gloomy places of mourning, and I agree with them, especially since I used to often go to places … Read More

Fathoming Gwangsan-gu And Its Abandoned Goldmine

Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters. The names of Gwangju’s administrative districts are pretty easy to intuit, with each corresponding to a point on a compass: Buk-gu (North District),Nam-gu (South … Read More

The Traditional “Fragrance of Spring”

Arranged by David Shaffer. It is April, and it is spring in Korea. In this installment of Blast from the Past, we bring you Korea’s most beloved traditional love story, … Read More

Corona Crisis: An American’s Perspective

Written by Tom McGinn. Let me explain COVID-19 situation from not only my point of view, but along with actual events that are ongoing here in Korea. My point of … Read More