February 2013 News Round Up
Here are February’s most important stories regarding the Gwangju community.
Category: Features
Korea’s First Woman President
Park Geun-hye will be the first woman president of South Korea. Michael Bielawski gives us his take.
Korean Recipe: Jeongol
Here’s a recipe that helps people cope with the weather and hangovers. It is a stew considered to be a ‘detox vitamin’ called Jeongol.
Charmed in Ecuador
Like many countries in South America, Ecuador surprised me, in the most brilliant and wonderful way. I entered not knowing what to expect, but I left dreaming of returning someday.
Restaurant Review: Bottle
Gabriel Ward visited Bottle. Here’s what he had to say about his time there.
Winter Tea Time at Boseong
Located in the south-western province of Jeollanam-do, Boseong is home to the Deahon Dawon Green Tea Plantation, which is the most popular and largest in all of Korea. Tea is grown on over one million square miles, and Boseong is considered an ideal location for the harvest of tea.
My Korea: Soar Gallery
Soar Galley is composed of the gallery, Box coffee, an art shop and an office. Also, many sculptures are in harmony with nature outside the buildings.
Pizza, Burgers, and Poutine, Oh My!
Guess who’s back? The First Alleyway, among the most celebrated debuts of the past years, brought Canadian gluttony to Gwangju, turning a remote alleyway in the downtown area into a happening, hot food destination.