Stories from the Classroom

Written by Dr. David Shaffer I’ve been preparing for a pecha kucha presentation, and it’s got me doing some reflecting. The presentation’s for the Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL’s spring conference, and the … Read More

Waldorf: It’s Not Just a Salad

Written by Douglas Baumwoll Photographs courtesy of Waldorf Schule   “Our highest endeavor must be to develop individuals who are able out of their own initiative to impart purpose and … Read More

My Experience at the 2018 Winter Olympics

Written and photographed by Leah Miller   I recently was privileged with the opportunity to go to the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. The Olympics were quite fun and energetic. I was … Read More

Cross-Cultural Festival on Seollal 2018

Written by Matkhiya Usmonova Photographs courtesy of Universal Culture Center   Organized by the Pakistani and Uzbek Communities in Gwangju and UCC Gwangju is the City of Light, where all … Read More

Gangjin: The Hidden Gem of Jeollanam-do

Written and photographed by Lea Moreau What is the first thing you think of when you hear “South Korea”? Many people tend to agree on the fact that the country … Read More

Sites of Horror and History Along 5.18 Road

Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters The elderly in South Korea can be a law unto themselves. That thought dawned on me when I happened upon a small band of … Read More

Orchestral Music Warms the Soul on a Cold Winter’s Night

Written by Douglas Baumwoll Photographs courtesy of Gwangju Symphony Orchestra Blustering winds. And I mean serious gusts. Freezing temperatures. Literally. Way below zero. A friend and I forge a path … Read More

Chosun University Hospital Appoints New Director

Interview introduction and compilation by Eden Jones with translation by the GIC Staff Photographs courtesy of Chosun University Hospital On January 24, 2018, Dr. Bae Hak-yeon, an endocrinology professor at … Read More