Taxi Safety in Korea

Written by Jake Hollingsworth   Ask for stories of awkward and uncomfortable experiences in taxis, and you are bound to receive more than a few. If you are not a … Read More

Apps in Your Hands

Written by the Karina Prananto Korea’s technology has advanced so much, to the delight of all of us. With a variety of choices and options, we are spoiled with endless … Read More

Stop the Mold!

Written by Karina Prananto Summertime in Korea is hot and humid. The monsoon season that comes with it also makes it damp, and thus, a perfect opportunity for mold to … Read More

Tackling the Typhoon

Written by Karina Prananto Summer is the rainy season in Korea, and although we may regard this as a blessing since it lowers the temperature, it also brings some undesirable … Read More

Audiobook Kiosk: A Summer Romance

Written and photographed by Peter Gallo Jangseong-eub is a small town about a 20-minute bus ride north of Gwangju. Inquire at your local library to find out if Audiobook Kiosks … Read More

Recycling and Garbage Disposal

* From Gwangju Guidebook, 3rd Edition Waste matter, excluding food waste, reusable waste (recyclable), and large waste items such as furniture should be bagged in standard plastic garbage bags (called … Read More

Breaking the Silence: Mental Healthcare Access in Gwangju

Written by Josh Garcia Mental health is never a simple or easy topic to address, but it is a very real and immediate element in everyone’s life. We all want … Read More

Package Delivery

Written by GIC Staff * From Gwangju Guidebook, 3rd Edition General Parcel Delivery Korea’s infrastructure is already considered a developed one, which makes delivery and transportation very convenient. It generally … Read More