Apps for Traveling or Living in Asia

Here are five useful apps for foreigners whether they are fresh off the tarmac at Incheon or long-term kimchi addicts.

2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade tells EPIC story

It is the first time in the history of sports competition in Korea that the Athletes’ Village will be built through a reconstruction project. The project is attracting attention from Korea and abroad as a means of reducing the budget and revitalizing a dilapidated urban area.

K-League Approaches for Gwangju FC

Darrell Slater gave us a look into Gwangju FC as it approached its 2nd year of existence.

Korea’s National Pension Scheme

The National Pension Scheme is a social security system implemented by the government to contribute to the stability of life by determining contributions and paying pension benefits for insured people or their dependents to prepare for retirement or unexpected risks such as disability and death.

Life in Rural Korea

In larger cities, residents have easy access to subways, buses, and taxis. Here in my town, there are two buses that hit the highlights of the town, so if you’re without a car, you walk everywhere.

Internet Shopping in Korea for Expats

Shopping as an expat in Korea located outside of Seoul can at times be a difficult task, especially when you’re looking for Western goods. Here are some places you’d like to know about.

Lazer Eyes!

Brave reporters Jason and Emily heard about the process – common in Korea –
of getting eyes zapped in a ‘lazek surgery’ operation.

Happy Valentines Day!

A Happy Valentine’s Day gift from Jjang Migukin to Gwangju, and Gwangju News Online.