Daily Life in Korea: At the Hairdresser
Jacob takes us on a journey into getting a haircut in Korea.
Category: Community
Farewell to Hughie, Lindsay and Whit
Lindsay Nash and Whit Altizer are already waiting outside the GIC building, Whit’s index fingers clasped tightly by their toddling son, Finn, who is enthusiastically practicing his new upright mobility skills. Hughie Samson soon joins us, and we wait a little while longer for the photographer.
Christmas at Seongbin Girl’s Home
Every Saturday, a group of volunters visit Seongbin Girls’ Orphanage to spend time with the kids. Gwangju Volunteers Youth Assistance Group (GVYAG), the official name of the group, has been spear-headed by Al Barnum.
Meet the Neighbors – January 2012
In keeping with the style of the Gwangju News print column ‘Meet the Neighbors’ – for the first time here online – here are their thoughts and reflections on six divergent questions of life in Gwangju and beyond in 2012.
The Fourth Anniversary of the Taean Oil Spill
December 2011 marked four years since South Korea’s worst natural disaster, an oil spill on the west coast.
Environmental Vignettes from 2011
Over the past several months, the co-host from GFN’s environmental segment titled “Green Mondays” has been very green herself. Joseph Kim was kind enough to coach his new climate change expert, but radio amateur, into a weekly fifteen minutes of fame.
Top Winter Activities
Even the most anti-winter, beach-loving, hot weather junkies can find something fun and enjoyable to do here. Take some ideas from Kerri Strothard, who entered her fourth Korean winter in 2011.
Top Christmas Gifts to Send Home
If you’re struggling to think of things to include in that Christmas parcel, here are some ideas to get you started.