The Life of Michael Simning (June 4, 1974 – February 28, 2014)

Gwangju remembers prominent longtime community leader Michael Simning, who passed away February 28.

“He Or She Who Gives a Disease, Then Gives Medicine”

A glimpse into Korean traditional medicine through a proverb describing false friends.

Behind the Myth: Baekje and Japan

Did the Korean Baekje dynasty rule Japan? An historical myth is dissected.

Dear Mayor

A Cheonnam PhD candidate asks Gwangju city for help in making life easier for international students.

My Korea: The Secret Gate to Family Land

Choi Na-Rae shares her memories of Family Land throughout her childhood.

Sports With Shay: Ice Hockey in Gwangju

An invite to join the Gwangju ice hockey team, travelling around Korea and scoring big.

Portraits

What makes a good portrait? The rule of thirds, good lighting and sharp focus are key to telling the story.

Birds Korea: Poultry Flu

The loss of biodiversity in Korea is causing massive health problems for the country’s wildlife.