Friends or Foes? Korea vs. Japan
Korean people often describe Japan as a close but distant neighbor. Why is that? Why do some Korean people hate Japan and Japanese people? Are there solutions to put an end to this problem?
Author: Gwangju News
Volunteers Attend Foreign Language School
Enthusiasm for foreign language learning enables learners to forget about their age
Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement
Arguably the most talked-about issue du jour in South Korea is The KORUS Agreement, or The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. Opinions vary widely on the subject, and indeed it is a highly polarizing issue for both countries.
Treat Yourself Right – Drink Real Makgeolli!
Traditionally most popular among farmers who would drink it while working in their fields for its apparently healthy effects, makgeolli is now rapidly gaining popularity among younger crowds in big cities.
Behind the Myth: Blood Type
Whether you’re a native Korean or a fresh-faced foreigner here for only a short while, you’ve likely heard the term “blood type” mentioned.
Hwajeon (화전 Flower Pancake) How-to
What looks good, tastes good. What phrase could be better for describing hwajeon? Hwajeon is one of the most beautiful Korean foods, and it represents spring.
Pink Slime: What’s Your Beef?
With the enforcement of the KORUS Free Trade Agreement in March 2012, more American beef will be coming to Korean markets. But is it really 100 percent beef? Is it likely to be harmful for those who consume it?
Photo Essay: Master Su San Funeral Procession
Su San, the most revered Seon (Zen) Buddhist monk since Beop Jeong, died in 2012, and in a snowy funeral at Baegyansa, a temple well-known to Gwangju residents for its fall colors, streams, and ponds, hundreds of people paid their respects.