Navigating the Roads of Gwangju: A Friendly Guide for Foreigners and Locals on Getting a Driver’s License – January 2025

By Vibhanshu Maurya Driving in Gwangju and Jeollanam-do offers a sense of independence and the chance to explore the city’s beautiful surroundings at your own pace. But how does one … Read More

Spilling Ink with Tattoo Artist Kim Jinu – January 2025

By Isaiah Winters From blurry-limbed TV celebs to fuzzy- headed grandmas with tatted eyebrows, there’s been a noticeable uptick in tattoos across Korean society. To help fill us in on … Read More

Sunrise Spots Near Gwangju to Welcome the New Year – January 2025

By Anh Nguyen (Anne) In South Korea, watching the first sunrise of the new year is a tradition full of meaning and hope. It is a special moment when family … Read More

As the Clock Strikes Midnight: A 2025 New Year’s Reflection – January 2025

By Yousra Feriel Drioua The dawn of a new year traditionally brings the comforting hope of resolutions – aspirations to live better, to be more productive, or finally master a … Read More

Seollal: Korea’s Older New Year – January 2025

By David Shaffer This year, we are blessed with two important holidays in January – two new year celebrations that are similar in some ways yet quite different in others. … Read More

From the Editor

We are approaching a juncture. The crispness in the air is turning into a chill, and the colored leaves now lie lifeless on the sidewalks. I flip through my desk … Read More

Area Sports Round-Up

A monthly overview of local sports teams, featuring area teams and brought to you… By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers Claim KBO Championship After 7 Years On October 28, the … Read More

Han Kang: Gwangju-Jeonnam’s Newest Superstar

By Park Nahm-Sheik It was creeping towards midnight on October 10, when the news broke that the Korean author Han Kang had been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for … Read More