Reflecting on Teaching
Written by Dr. David E. Shaffer The start of a new year is often a time to make plans for the coming dozen of months, including resolutions for the coming … Read More
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Skiing and Snowboarding in South Korea
Written and photographed by E.J. Jones It has been a mild winter in Korea thus far. February is already here and we have only seen snow stick to the ground … Read More
Japchae: Stir-Fried Noodles and Vegetables
Written by Joe Wabe Japchae is one of the culinary jewels of Korea, and a dish I’ve been in love with since day one. It’s one of the most popular … Read More
Pizza Meets Burger at DongMyeong Burger
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman This month we are going back to Dongmyeong-dong for an Instagram-worthy dish called the Pizza Meets Burger. Dongmyeong Burger (동명버거) opened to the public … Read More
The Demise of Seobang Market
Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters When the topic of traditional markets in Gwangju comes up, Yangdong, Daein, Songjeong, and a few others readily come to mind. These markets have … Read More
Geumgang-san Restaurant: North Korean Cuisine with a Side of Propaganda
Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters As far as Korean food goes, Jeolla-do cuisine has won me over. It’s what I’ve anchored my taste buds to and, consequently, other regional … Read More
Sweating It Out at Hampyeong’s Seawater Spas
Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters A few winters ago while on a GIC Tour, our group pulled up to an unassuming yet bustling seawater spa (해수찜) in Hampyeong, Jeollanam-do. … Read More
Ogaheon: You Can’t Buy History, But You Can Rent It
Originally written by Doug Stuber(Originally appearing in Gwangju News, #143, January 2014) This is the second article of a new column in the Gwangju News, Blast from the Past, in … Read More