The Silent Poison in Our Seas: Why Fish Have More Mercury
By Siddhant Kumar Mercury (Hg) is not something most people think about when they look out at pristine blue coastlines. Yet this invisible metal is quietly making its way into … Read More
Category: Features
The Polite Violence of Collectivism: Parallel Social Architectures in Korea and Bengal
An Examination of Body, Memory, and Resistance in the Works of Han Kang, Mahasweta Debi, and Ashapurna Debi By Reeti Roy Separated by thousands of miles and shaped by different … Read More
Human Rights in Harmony: Gwangju’s Dreamers Carry the Torch to Myanmar
By Kaitlyn Wachter This October, on the border between Myanmar and Thailand, a group of people came together in a cacophony of cultural exchange, music, and solidarity. The culmination of … Read More
Preserving the Warmth of Autumn: Community Kimchi-Making at the Gwangju Kimchi Festival
By A. Ayuningsih Autumn in Korea always leaves a special impression. The cool air, the changing colors of the leaves, and the bustling harvest scenes across the country mark the … Read More
Global Focus: The Day that Changed Everything – Ukraine After February 24, 2022
By Anastasiia Andriievska February 24, 2022 – the date that forever changed the lives and daily reality of every Ukrainian. It marks the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. … Read More
Korea in Focus: The Other Side of Global Korea – Anti-Foreigner Rallies
By Yousra Feriel Drioua Reading news about anti-foreigner rallies is a hard pill to swallow for any tax-paying alien, anywhere on earth, including Korea, a country that often leverages the … Read More
Religion and Resistance: May 18 and the Priests
By Dr. Don Baker This past September, the May 18 Foundation organized a conference to which Dr. Donald Baker was invited to speak. Dr. Baker is a Korean studies scholar, … Read More
Music in the Streets: Gwangju’s Busking World Cup 2025
By David J. Richter This year, the city of Gwangju is hosting the 4th Gwangju Busking World Cup. The event is being held from October 15 to 19 (Wed.–Sun.) for … Read More