South Korea’s Drunken Uncle
On Thursday, December 22, South Korea woke up to find their neighboring country in a state of national mourning over the death of their leader.
Author: Gwangju News
Finding Her Smile in Space
Yi So-yeon was born in Gwangju and spent the first 15 years of her life living among the people of the city. When she began studying at Gwangju Science High School, she also began nurturing what has been a life-long passion for science and learning.
Christmas at Seongbin Girl’s Home
Every Saturday, a group of volunters visit Seongbin Girls’ Orphanage to spend time with the kids. Gwangju Volunteers Youth Assistance Group (GVYAG), the official name of the group, has been spear-headed by Al Barnum.
Seollal: Korean New Year
In any place in the world, a new year is something to celebrate. People have parties, eat traditional foods, and hold special events. In Korea, New Year’s day is called Seollal.
Meet the Neighbors – January 2012
In keeping with the style of the Gwangju News print column ‘Meet the Neighbors’ – for the first time here online – here are their thoughts and reflections on six divergent questions of life in Gwangju and beyond in 2012.
The Fourth Anniversary of the Taean Oil Spill
December 2011 marked four years since South Korea’s worst natural disaster, an oil spill on the west coast.
Environmental Vignettes from 2011
Over the past several months, the co-host from GFN’s environmental segment titled “Green Mondays” has been very green herself. Joseph Kim was kind enough to coach his new climate change expert, but radio amateur, into a weekly fifteen minutes of fame.
Winter Heat
The history of haesujjim is long and colorful, much of it centered around the South Jeolla coastline.