Korean Literature Review – The Other Side of Dark Remembrance
“The shared agony of history is an essential aspect of the bond that exists among Koreans.” Elton LaClare reviews “The Other Side of Dark Remembrance” by Lee Kyun Young.
Category: Arts & Culture
Lady of No Fear
This year the annual Gwangju Film Festival featured Lady of No Fear, a documentary Aung San Suu Kyi. The film’s director was gracious enough to grant Gwangju News a private interview.
Korean Literature Review – The Wounded
The title story of Yi Chong-Jun’s The Wounded is founded on an intriguing premise. Elton LaClare explores it here.
Behind the Myth: Korean Ghosts
“Behind the Myth” recently covered the Korean superstition about spirits following and haunting you when you change homes. Let’s keep it going with the scary stuff and reveal some more spooky beliefs regarding Korean-style ghosts.
Squat, Don’t Sit
“Squat, don’t sit” should be the rallying cry for all those wanting better health.
Behind the Myth: Moving Day
This series of articles sheds light on some Korean myths, folklore, traditions and superstitions. Every country has their own share of beliefs, fact or fiction, and many foreigners living in Korea have not yet heard or learned the basis for various Korean beliefs.
Korean Literature Review – Three Days in That Autumn
Elton LaClare investigates just what is inside “Three Days in That Autumn” by Pak Wan Seo.
Behind the Myth: Are Koreans “Pure-Blooded”?
Most people love their country. You’ll hear many reasons why people think their country is the best in the world. Maybe it’s the delicious food. It could be the beautiful landscape and architecture. Perhaps it’s the friendly, good-looking people. Korea possesses such beliefs about its country as well.