The Penal Code in the Joseon Dynasty
Arranged by David Shaffer. Capital punishment is a legal penalty in South Korea, and executions are carried out by hanging. While this may seem inhumane and outdated to some, it … Read More
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Leo Mendoza’s Shindogs Air: Keeping Pets with Their People
Written by Sarah Pittman. If you have spent any time in one of the many Facebook groups dedicated to living as a foreigner in Korea, you are sure to have … Read More
Introducing Toastmasters: The Birth of a Gwangju Club
Written by Yun-hee Seol. “Everywhere and anywhere, in whatever field you work, there are two fundamental skills that are required for you to be successful: communication and leadership,” says Dong-Wan … Read More
Azerbaijani Carpet Artistry: An Interview with Lale Alieva
Written by Cami Ismanova. Azerbaijan is a gorgeous country in the south Caucasus region of Eurasia. Baku, the capital, is known for being a city where the East and West … Read More
Gwangju International Center Turns 20
Compiled by David Shaffer. Mention “the GIC” to any foreigner in Gwangju, and they will most likely know instantly what you are referring to. For most, it has been here … Read More
Gwangju News Crossword Puzzle Answers for October 2019
Created by Jon Dunbar. ACROSS 1 ASST 5 CHA 8 GANG 12 NOTH 13 HAL 14 ORAL 15 ASIA 16 ANT 17 RAJA 18 MARTYR 20 ASYLUM 22 CAY 23 … Read More
Justin Trudeau’s Unfortunate Blackface Incident
Written by William Urbanski. As you may have heard, my boy and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently got himself in political hot water after photos emerged of him in … Read More
A Villain Reimagined: A Review of Joker
Reviewed by Katy Ryan. A lot of films have debuted this year, including the long-awaited Avengers: Endgame, IT: Chapter 2, The Lion King, and Spiderman: Homecoming. By nature, I like … Read More