My Exposure to Diversity at the Eid Mubarak International Fiesta

Written by Mazaher Akbari Photographs courtesy of Gwangju Muslim Cultural Community In theosophy, Eid is interpreted as being anything new, whether it is clothes, lifestyle, or thinking. During Eid, people … Read More

What Can Be Done About the Fine Dust Problem?

Written by Jennifer Marlton Special thanks to Dr. Shin Gyonggu Photographs courtesy of Gwangju Metropolitan City Climate Change Response Division One of the largest risks to respiratory health in South … Read More

National Foods Mart: A Feeling of Home Far from Home

Written by Harsh Kumar Mishra Globalization is not the change seen in one aspect of a city, but all-around change that makes for friendly living among people of different cultures … Read More

Getting a Korean Driver’s License

Written by Karina Prananto   Deciding to get a driver’s license in Korea is probably one of the best decisions I have ever made. Not only does it give me … Read More

Jeju Dark Tours: A Walk Back to the Start of Modern Korean History

Written by Anastasia Traynin Photographed by Anastasia Traynin and courtesy of Jeju Dark Tours Living in Gwangju, walking down Geumnam-ro, and around the blue fountain, clock tower, and the former … Read More

Recognizing Contributions to the Gwangju Community: The 2018 Michael Simning Community Builder Award

Written by Jennifer Marlton Photographs by Lorryn Smit and courtesy of Dana Han   The Michael Simning Awards were created by a group of Gwangju residents in order to recognize contributions … Read More

Jjimjilbangs Revisited

Written by Allison Tim With plenty of locations to choose from, low prices, and even 24-hour admission, jjimjilbang, or public bathhouses, are an affordable and convenient way to rejuvenate oneself … Read More

Why Not Walk a Shelter Dog?

Written and photographed by Paulina Witkowska   If you like animals and outdoor activities, why not walk a shelter dog? Animal shelters try to help unwanted, injured, and lost animals, … Read More