Providing a Voice to the Voiceless in the Korean Refugee Debate: Interview with British Filmmaker Neil George

Written by Wilson Melbostad For a good portion of 2018, headlines here in South Korea were dominated by news of a small group of around 500 refugees seeking asylum from … Read More

“Gentle Yet Majestic”: Celebrated Designer Keeps Korean Cotton Alive

Written by Tara Kulash From the windows of Demain Art Hall in Gwangju, passersby might wonder whether they’re peering into a clothing boutique or an art gallery; after all, sitting … Read More

Korea’s March 1st Independence Movement

Originally written by Shin Sang-soon (Originally appearing in Gwangju News, March 2006) As this March is the centennial observance of the March 1st (1919) Independence Movement, we thought it fitting … Read More

Social Media: A Boon or a Curse?

Written by Lee Suk Pei According to the Pew Research Center, South Korea ranks first in smartphone ownership and Internet penetration, attaining 94 percent and 96 percent, respectively, in 2018.[1] … Read More

On Valentine’s Day!

Written by Praveen Kumar Yadav Dear Love, I just wanted to say that I dearly adore you this Valentine’s Day. I know that I am unable to express my true … Read More

Petty Theft

Written and photographed by Amy-Leigh Braaf The bakery’s door swung open and in a swift moment the room filled with two baritone voices, deep and well aged, accompanied by two … Read More

“There’s Nobody More Complicated Than a Human Being”: Whoopi Goldberg on Life, Love, Relationships, and Satisfaction

Written by Kristy Dolson Welcome to February, the shortest and coldest month of the year! And if you’re like me – a demisexual introvert who’s happily uncoupled and living her … Read More

A Winter Jaunt in France

Written and photographed by Wilson Melbostad As a native Californian, I usually look forward to heading back to the Golden State every Christmas. Seeing friends and family and catching up … Read More