“The Deadly 4”
Written by Stephen Redeker Originally published January 2012 #119 Do you believe in “unlucky” numbers? In some Western countries, the number 13 is considered to be bad luck. It is … Read More
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English in Korea: A Look Back
Written by Dr. David Shaffer Originally published April 2013 #134 The year was 1971, Park Chung-hee’s Third Republic, and Kim Daejung had just shocked President Park by almost beating him … Read More
Unsung Heroes
Written by Adam Volle Photographed by Mark Eaton Originally published July 2013 #137 The issue is a song. Ever since its creation as a funeral song for the heroes of … Read More
U-Square: More Than a Terminal
Written and photographed by Marley Heckner Originally published February 2016 #168 I am sure that everyone who lives in Gwangju has at least heard of the U-Square Gwancheon Bus … Read More
The History of Gwangju
Written by An Se-in, in cooperation with Hong Chang-woo Photographs courtesy of Gwangju Metropolitan City Originally published March 2014 #145 What is Gwangju? Gwangju has been called the city of … Read More
Lunch with “Mr. JJO’s”
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman Over by the Megabox downtown, hidden in a mint green stairwell, is an unassuming restaurant named Mr. JJO’s. Or is it Prima Neve? One … Read More
The Devil You Know
Written by Jessica Keralis Our natural tendency as human beings is to stick to what is familiar, even when it comes to the unpleasant. “Better the devil you know than … Read More
Gwangju International Community Day 2018
Written by Karina Prananto Photographed by Lorryn Smit Probably one of the most anticipated festivals by both Koreans and internationals living in Gwangju is Gwangju International Community Day (GIC Day). … Read More