Taxi Safety in Korea
Written by Jake Hollingsworth Ask for stories of awkward and uncomfortable experiences in taxis, and you are bound to receive more than a few. If you are not a … Read More
Author: Gwangju News
Thanksgiving Movie Review
Written by Natale Ryan In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Whereas in Canada, it is celebrated on the second Monday of October. … Read More
Boy, You’re Going to Carry That Weight a Long Time
Written by Stephen Schelling The young man fidgeted outside the conference room door. He adjusted his poorly knotted tie and tried to smooth his wrinkled suit. He took a … Read More
The Windup Girl
Reviewed by Kristyna Zaharek I bought The Windup Girl in a set with a few others from a departing teacher. I hadn’t heard of it before and didn’t know … Read More
A Series of Quirky Days to Celebrate in Korea
Written by Cho Namhee Everyone has circles to mark on their calendars to remember and celebrate important and meaningful days, including birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other special days, such … Read More
Tattoos of Asia
Written and photographed by Dylan Goldby I sit in Benjun’s small, private quarters as the village representatives are holding a meeting in the much larger main room. Benjun cradles … Read More
Vladivostok to Moscow in Three Weeks: A Brief Encounter with the Homeland
Written and photographed by Anastasia Traynin “Where are you from?” As with many other foreigners living in this country, this is usually the first question Koreans ask when meeting me … Read More
Naejangsan Autumn Paradise
Written and photographed by Stephanie and Ryan Hedger South Korea’s most beautiful season is upon us, and no matter what other people claim as being the perfect autumn leaves … Read More