Valentine’s Day: Amour than Meets the Eye?

Written by Colin Farabee. This month, the hearts of young lovers all over the world will flutter and sigh as Valentine’s Day comes, with each aspiring romantic attempting to woo … Read More

The Penal Code in the Joseon Dynasty: Harsh Punishments

Corporal punishment administered during the Joseon Dynasty was severe and of five basic types: whipping, flogging, hard labor, banishment, and death (see Gwangju News, December 2019, pp. 20–21). In this … Read More

Happy New Year – Rats!

Written by David Shaffer. Happy New Year! Happy 2020! Happy Lunar New Year! Having two New Years to contend with in a single year – one solar, one lunar – … Read More

Crosswords Puzzle Answer for November 2019

Created by Jon Dunbar. ACROSS 1. GOB 4. DOCS 8. OATH 12. IOI 13. OGRE 14. ULSA 15. CHEONSIN 17. ROAM 18. NAG 19. BOMBERS 21. GINKGO 24. RIO 25. … Read More

The Fermi Paradox

Written by Alan O’Doherty Many species in our world show signs of intelligence, but some scientists have suggested that humans may be an unusual type of creature to develop this … Read More

Forgiveness: A Gift from My Grandparents

by Mark Sakamoto Reviewed by Kristy Dolson As we come to the end of 2019, this is a word I find myself contemplating often. Forgiveness: It is the intentional decision … Read More

The Penal Code in the Joseon Dynasty

Arranged by David Shaffer. Capital punishment is a legal penalty in South Korea, and executions are carried out by hanging. While this may seem inhumane and outdated to some, it … Read More

Gwangju News Crossword Puzzle Answers for October 2019

Created by Jon Dunbar. ACROSS 1 ASST 5 CHA 8 GANG 12 NOTH 13 HAL 14 ORAL 15 ASIA 16 ANT 17 RAJA 18 MARTYR 20 ASYLUM 22 CAY 23 … Read More