Songjeong Surprise: 1913 Songjeong Market
Photos by Kelsey Rivers and Kim Jin-young In Gwangju, Songjeong is a short street with a long history. The vibe is mellow; the people move at a slower pace. Couples … Read More
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Donating Blood in Gwangju
Blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person — the gift of life. A decision to donate your blood can save a life, or even several people’s lives if your blood is separated into … Read More
Movie Review: Kubo and the Two Strings
There is nothing quite like a cozy animated film during a bleak Korean winter day, I often tell myself. Due to the length of the seemingly never-ending grey winters here, … Read More
Galaxy Hotel Checks into Gwangju
Josh Garcia and Carleen Kirksey comprise Galaxy Hotel, a band settling into Gwangju’s international music scene. The two American musicians were most recently playing in Portland, Oregon, before they traveled … Read More
Why Trump?: Explaining the US Election
The 2016 US presidential election was a turbulent time of wild accusations, fiery punches and bombshell email leaks that sent Brexit-like shock waves around the world. After the election, I was approached by a Korean friend who asked me, “Why did America … Read More
Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Gwangju
Winter is finally upon us, and the cold weather is truly here to stay. When it is chilly out, not only does it become harder to pursue your favorite outdoor … Read More
Eating Vegetarian in Gwangju
Photos by Sean D’Angelo How many of you out there are vegetarians? Let us see a show of hands. It is not easy being a veg-head in Korea, and unless … Read More
Adopt-A-Child Outreaches to Gwangju’s Children
Korean children motivate Gwangju’s Adopt-A-Child for Christmas – Gwangju (ACC) volunteers to give generously, as they have this month and every year since 2010. Sarah Hale, current ACC President, … Read More