Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty 

Reviewed by Michael Attard  Officially, Jay Shetty was a monk for three years. So, one might ask, “If being a monk is so great, then why did he quit?” Simply … Read More

A Fleeting Moment 

By Francesca Duong  My eyes scanned the advertisement stuck to the pole as I waited for the crossing signal to turn green. A simplistic, large, brown guitar was imposed against … Read More

Gwangju Kimchi Festival 2023 

By Olivia Laurel  Kimchi (김치) has gained popularity all over the world, and millions of people are celebrating it. But what makes kimchi so great? Let us take a look…  … Read More

In Search of True Happiness in Life 

Travel Sketching by Artist Kim Hae-sung  By Kang “Jennis” Hyunsuk  Kim Hae-sung was born and raised in Gwangju and is known as a watercolor artist. Whenever I go to see … Read More

A Tangled Web: Mata Hari: Dancer, Courtesan, Spy 

Mary Craig is an historian specializing in the history of central Europe from 1848 to 1933. Mata Hari was born in 1876 and executed in October 1917. The biography reads … Read More

Chance Encounter: A Jeju Romance 

Chance Encounter: A Jeju Romance 

Your Name Is Wind, Wind, and “Nice Windy Day” 

In Gwangju’s Dongmyeong-dong, there is a place that successfully embodies the three meanings of baram. As you stroll through the winding alleys of Dongmyeong-dong, you might chance upon a captivating gallery that invites you to linger. Within its walls, you could awaken the slumbering artist within you.