Beyond the Astronaut: Coffee with Soyeon Yi
Eighteen years after becoming the first Korean in space, Dr. Soyeon Yi reflects on identity, responsibility, Korea, and finding her next frontier. Dr. Soyeon Yi (이소연) was trained for launch, … Read More
Category: Features
Chuseok: A Fading Tradition, A Lingering Memory
By Shin Gyonggu || Chuseok: The Most Memorable Festival For most of my life, Chuseok was not merely a holiday marked on the calendar; it was the emotional and spiritual … Read More
From Human Rights to Spatial Justice: Learning from Gwangju
By Lily Song || Gwangju has a global reputation as a beacon of democracy and human rights struggles in South Korea. Along with the K-wave’s popularization of Korean cultural content, … Read More
When “No Foreigners” Becomes More Than a Sign
By Luis Andrés It happened again. I had applied for a part-time job using my Korean name on the recruitment app. The employer called almost immediately. We spoke in Korean, … Read More
The India–Korea Mirror: Beyond the Ledger
By Reeti Roy || For decades, conversations between India and South Korea have been dominated by economics. We celebrate rising trade figures, semiconductor investments, defense partnerships, and free trade agreements. … Read More
The Birth of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City: A Reunion After 40 Years, Its Meaning, and Its Challenges
By Shin Gyonggu || July 1, 2026: A New City of 3.2 Million Is Born On July 1, 2026, the map of southwestern Korea was redrawn. Gwangju Metropolitan City and … Read More
Min Hyung-bae Steps Up to the Helm: Directing Korea’s Historic Special Metropolitan City as Its First Mayor
By David Shaffer || On July 1, 2026, Min Hyung-bae assumed office as the inaugural mayor of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, marking a historic milestone in South Korea’s local governance. … Read More
More Than Football: The Friendships at the Mexico, US, Canada 2026 World Cup
By Luis Andrés || Before the first whistle was blown, millions of people had already formed expectations. Mexico would be deserts and cacti, with lots of insecurity. Americans would be … Read More