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

Point, Shoot, Snitch: The Rise of Tattletale Apps

Written by William Urbanski When I first learned that Gwangju citizens could use an app to report parking violations that would result in stiff fines, I was seized by an … Read More

Gwangju City’s Five Ss

Written and photographed by Carlota Smith Five years is not a long time to get to know a city such as Gwangju. It may have been a quick yet exhilarating … Read More

Academic and Cultural Opportunities for Foreigners in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province

Written by Baha Komilov Gwangju is a hub of culture, art, and democracy. The city offers experiences that many never thought they could have. I came to Gwangju three years … Read More