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.
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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.
Daily Life in Korea: At the Hairdresser
Jacob takes us on a journey into getting a haircut in Korea.
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.