Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Expat Kerri asked a group of nine students what they want to say to the rest of the world about South Korea, or more generally, about Asia. They address a variety of topics, such as being good at math, being asked if they are Japanese or Chinese, and also cosmetic surgery.
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.
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.