Did King Sejong Design Hangeul?
How was Hangeul first created, and how was it designed? Explore the roots of the language and the myths surrounding it.
Category: Arts & Culture
Solace in Beauty: Four Paintings You (Probably) Missed
A visual description of Professor Seo’s paintings for anyone who missed the exhibit at Gallery D
A Cafe in Paris: A Short Story
Check out the talents of one of our own Gwangju residents in this month’s Gwangju Writes.
Korean Poetry: 호랑이는 고양이과다
Choi Jeongrye delights Gwangju readers with one of her poems, which has been transcribed into English.
Behind the Myth: The Three Founders of Jeju
Explore the myth around the demi-gods that were said to reside on Jeju before the island was inhabited.
Meat tastes better each time you chew, while books taste different each time you read.
You might know that King Sejong created hangeul. But if you want to know more about the history of King Sejong and hangeul, check out this month’s Korean Sayings.
A Child
Read Gwangju Writes this month! Called “The Child,” this short story is an interesting fantasy that will make you ask for more.
Motherhood
Lisa Mynhardt’s “Motherhood” poem won at Gwangju’s first Poetry Slam on September 20