Married in Saipan – A Dream Come True
Written and photographed by Katy Clements. When I first started on my journey to teach abroad in Korea, romance was the furthest thing from my mind, but life luckily had … Read More
Category: Expat Living
Volunteering at Gwangju Children’s Home
Written by Um Jun-yong. Hello! I am Um Jun-yong, a first-year student from Yongbuk Middle School. I live in a dormitory because my school is located in Namwon, which is … Read More
Feeling Alive!
Volunteering at KONA Written by Nayan Das. What makes someone feel alive? What makes people happy? Why are people around us always so unhappy? These kinds of questions always get … Read More
The Vegetarian Experience In Jeollanam-do & Gwangju
Written by Michael Goonan. Most people would say that Korea is not an easy place to be a vegetarian. The national cuisine is based heavily on meat and seafood, and … Read More
Seven Reasons to Choose Gwangju for Your Academic Career
Written and photographed by Baha Komilov. Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. — Malcom X It is very important … Read More
Reverse-Reverse Culture “Shock”: Politics and Language
Written by Caleb Sekeres. When I first left the United States for Korea in 2008, I told myself that I wanted to travel more. It was not about a job … Read More
Tips from an Ex-Expat
Written by Meg Coast. As I sit in Incheon Airport savoring my last few spoonfuls of bibimbap (비빔밥), I flash back half a decade or so to my first fumbling … Read More
Tougher Punishment for Drunk Driving
Written by Ryu Hye-jung. Punishments for traffic violations in Korea vary depending on the crime: If one fails to obey a traffic signal, he or she gets 15 points in … Read More