Donating Clothes

Take the charitable route with these three easy ways to donate your old, un-used clothes

Maru Guesthouse

The Maru Guesthouse has recently opened in downtown Gwangju offering boutique style accommodation. Owner Yun Su-han discusses his vision for this new guesthouse

Green Korea: Recycling in Korea

Korea’s waste management system has been very successful in changing wasteful behavior by providing incentives to residents to recycle.

Boys of Summer: Cricket in Gwangju

Cricket is an emerging sport in Korea, but for the Bengladeshi students of Gwangju, it’s a way to continue their national pastime in their adopted country.

Public Health Hindsight: How Well Did Korea Handle its MERS Outbreak?

Opinion varies on the Korean government’s response to the MERS outbreak in June, but many agree that responsibility was not carried out.

Health: Catch those Zs

Sleep Deprivation is becoming a very common issue and is now being blamed for the increase in rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and depression.

Kayaking: Just Around the River Bend

No need to travel far for some great kayaking in Korea. Kang Ho’s Jirisan Kayak School is two hours from Gwangju.

Athlete in Focus: Nick Hough

Australian athlete, Nick Hough, competed in the hurdles at the Universiade Games 2015. He pushes himself hard as an athlete and also as an entrepreneur.