Applying Oriental Thought to Korean Life
Arranged by David Shaffer. In our January issue of the Gwangju News, we brought you an article on “The Year of the Rat” that touched on the Five Elements, yin … Read More
Category: Korean Myths
“The Deadly 4”
Written by Stephen Redeker Originally published January 2012 #119 Do you believe in “unlucky” numbers? In some Western countries, the number 13 is considered to be bad luck. It is … Read More
Behind the Myth: Legal Marijuana in Korea?
The Myth Surrounding Marijuana and the Different Role it Plays North of the Border
Hangover-free Alcohol?
North Korea Have Claimed To Have Created An Alcohol That Prevents The Inevitable Hangover That We All Dread.
Behind the Myth
Behind the Myth tells the story behind the mythical mischievous monster known as dokkaebi. There are many different types with different agendas and appearance.
The Big Brown Swirl
The healing power of poo. Would you try ‘poo alcohol’ if you needed to?
The Urban Legend of Organ Harvesting and Gwangju Taxis
Dispelling the myth of the organ nabbing taxi drivers
Behind The Myth: Kimchi Power!
Is Kimchi really good for you? Stephen Redeker investigates the benefits of kimchi while also outlining the adverse effects of too much kimchi.