Road
“Road,” a poem by Jeollanamdo poet Hwang Ji U, touches on themes of suffering while traveling through life.
Category: Arts & Culture
Behind the Myth: Is “Han” Uniquely Korean?
Adam Volle’s last Behind the Myth Column asks: is ‘han’ unique to Korea?
After visiting Unjusa
Hwasun’s Unjusa Temple gets an ode in the form of a short poem.
Tailor Made
Lee Gang Guk has been tailoring suits for 44 years, since the Korean War, and has seen fashion trends change time and time again.
Fashion: Smart Casual Attire
Launching a new fashion section in Gwangju News! Check out this month’s smart casual attire!
A Sijo, by Hwang Jini
Courtesan Hwang Jini’s sijo under her gassing name ‘Bright Moon.’
Do Byeongyeong Koreans Have Dutch Ancestors?
Are Koreans from Byeongyeong descendants of Dutch origin, or is it simply rumors spread throughout the years?
Cypress-Pine in Winter
A heartfelt short story about living and working in South Korea that most expats will relate to and enjoy!