Movie Review: A Taxi Driver – A May 18 Film
By Farrukh Anique In an evening in October 1979, South Korea’s former-military president Park Chung-hee was sent to his grave in the midst of an elegant dinner, killed by his … Read More
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Book Review: Being Mortal
Reviewed by Michael Attard From the beginning of time, humankind has understood that mortality is part of our nature. And for thousands of years, except for the last couple of … Read More
D’s Café Column: Morning Run? Coffee Stop! – Overleaf Café
By Dhivyaa S. P. Dear Reader, Happy New Year, 2026!! It’s cold out there; hope you’re surviving winter with warm drinks and cozy blankets! This month in D’s Café Column, … Read More
Coffee Shop Review: Sweet Treats, Immersive Ambience – Taking a Break with Cheenus
By Jo Lezada In a recent issue, I wrote about my time at Gwangju’s annual Coffee Walk, and now I wish to introduce to you the first coffee shop my … Read More
Restaurant Review: Flavors, Colors, and Nostalgia of Home – High Street in Dongmyeong-dong
By Jacqueline L. Becerra As a Mexican-American with a lifetime experience of eating Mexican cuisine, I am often wary of any Mexican food I find abroad. In the duration of … Read More
Restaurant Review: Al-Aziz – A Taste of Central Asia in the Heart of Gwangju
By Neha Bisht Tucked away on a quiet street near Chonnam National University, Al-Aziz is one of those rare culinary finds that surprises you the moment you step inside. In … Read More
As Autumn Quietly Passes: Kia Enters a New Era of Uncertainty
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) The roaring cheers of autumn baseball have faded, replaced by the cold, mechanical tapping of calculators. As contract negotiations settle across the league, another Kia Tigers legend is now … Read More
Area Sports Round-Up – January 2026
Baseball – Soccer – Volleyball By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers Contract Resolution Nears as Key Veterans Depart The Kia Tigers’ offseason contract saga is nearing its conclusion. Following the … Read More