Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Unraveling the evolution of Korean wedding customs: “The idea of marriage in Korea has changed a lot from the old days. In the past, marriage was more complicated and focused on family, but today it is simpler and more individualistic.”
How about weddings in your country?
Written by Maddy Miller As foreigners, there are lots of things we implicitly observe without really understanding. One of these is the typical Korean response to mental health issues. I’ve … Read More
Written by Cole Clouse Preface: Pansori is a musical storytelling style of Korea originating in the Joseon Dynasty. Consisting of only a singer and a drummer, pansori is a … Read More
Written by Carlota Smith Amidst the quick-moving people at Incheon International Airport, I struggled to usher myself inside the building. I followed the flow of moving bodies, the incomprehensible sound … Read More
Words by Rachel Johnstone This Twitter-experiment-turned-novel is truly creepy. While David Mitchell uses established elements of the scary story genre, he also manages to combine these with a kind of … Read More
We are into a new year, and as such, are greeted with a new array of films to set our sights upon. This time of year allows for a healthy … Read More
This is the exception. It’s gonna be difficult. It’s gonna be painful. Please let me know when you find the exact right place you want to go. This morning I’d … Read More
