Moving Farther

John Jackson discusses the experiences & influences that have shaped his incredible photography. His popular Farther East Gallery is moving to a new location.

The Joy of Service

Al Barnum, an integral part of the Gwangju community and founder of the Adopt-a-child For Christmas program talks about the pleasure service brings to his life.

Creative Cities in Japan and Beyond

Dr Masayuki Sasaki promotes the concepts of creative cities & creative tourism. In Nov, he attended the opening of the Asian Culture Complex & he was impressed.

Whose History?

The announcement from President Park Geun-hye that, in 2017, secondary schools would study history from government issued textbooks is raising alarm & protest.

Faith and Action: The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is especially familiar around the Christmas holiday period, but it is at work all year round in Gwangju, helping those in need.

The Nosa School and Western Influence

Another fascinating historical insight focusing on the French invasion of Korea in 1866, which destroyed the trust in Western ideals and influences.

A Level Playing Field

Teach for Malaysia (TFM) is a non-profit organization aiming to help balance educational inequity in Malaysia by giving all children an excellent education.

Little Progress Made One Year After the Special Sewol Bill

The Sewol investigation seems to be in a state of disarray and mismanagement, not to mention the Ministry of Strategy and Finance allowing only half of the requested budget