The Problems Facing EFL Teachers: Agony Uncle “Dr. Dave” Provides Some Solutions

Written by Dr. David E. Shaffer About a decade ago, the Gwangju News carried an advice column on teaching English in Korea, with David Shaffer (aka, “Dr. Dave”) as the … Read More

Joseph Boyden

Written by Kristy Dolson In Canada, June is National Aboriginal History Month, and the indigenous peoples of North America have a rich and diverse history and culture. I would like … Read More

Kal-guksu: Knife-Cut Noodles

Written and photographed by Joe Wabe Kal-guksu (칼국수)is another Korean cuisine jewel. These delicious, handmade, knife-cut wheat flour noodles are usually served in a bowl with a broth that, depending … Read More

Abiko Curry

Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman Many Westerners will think of India when they hear the word “curry,” but the Japanese have a great culinary history of curries as well. … Read More

The Art of Beach Camping

Written and photographed by William Urbanski I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that most people reading this are familiar with the concept of camping: the time-honored … Read More

A Singapore State of Mind

Written and photographed by William Urbanski A small city-state sitting on the tip of Malaysia, Singapore is an intricate tapestry of language and culture. My hope, my dream, is that … Read More

Mystical Gaya: “A Museum Under the Sky” in Daegaya

Written and photographed by Baha Komilov When it comes to travel around Korea, there are many beautiful and amazing places to visit, like Jeonju, Suncheon, Seoul, and Busan, among many … Read More

The Choi Mansion: Inside Korea’s Most Unusual Japanese-Era Hanok

Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters If you’ve ever wandered the streets of Gwangju’s Sajik-dong (사직동), then you may have spotted an unmistakable pre-war home nestled between the leafy hills … Read More