Im-dong’s Ilshin Spinning Factory and Yang-dong’s Past and Future

Written by Anastasia Traynin Photographed by Lorryn Smit and Anastasia Traynin Across from the “Baseball Village” and the Im-dong Community Service Center, colorful artwork on a long row of uniquely … Read More

Valentin Nerding: An Interview with the New Yoga/ Pilates Instructor

Written by Sashai Yhukutwana Photographs by Sashai Yhukutwana and courtesy of Valentin Nerding Life in Gwangju City came as a pleasant surprise after having lived in Seoul for five years. … Read More

Seo Il-Gweon: Gwangju’s Public Service Activist

Written by Wilson Melbostad Photographs courtesy of Seo Il-Gweon Translation and interpretation by Han Young-lee, Yang Jun-ho, and Anastasia Traynin   Nestled up with a cozy adult beverage and some … Read More

Slow Delights: Master Ki Soon Do

  Written by Karly Pierre Photographed by Lorryn Smit The road to Changpyeong is flanked by harvested fields. Mountains rise in the distance. The trees have lost their colorful fall … Read More

Raqib Hasan Apu: Animator and World Commentator

Written by Doug Baumwoll Image courtesy of Raqib Hasan Apu “Please, have a seat,” Raqib politely offers, a boyish charm instantly perceivable. I can’t put an age on him; he … Read More

Dr. Tom Borrup and the Upcoming Gwangju Urban Design Forum

Written by E. J. Jones Photograph courtesy of Dr. Tom Borrup In my opinion, Gwangju is a wonderful, creative, and unique city. I tell people all the time that I … Read More

Suk and Her Kimchi

Written and photographed by Madeline Miller   If you run a simple Google search on “kimchi,” you’re likely to find between three and five varieties. If you’re searching in English, … Read More

Asia Culture Forum 2017: Interview with Dr. Bernhard Serexhe

Written by E.J. Jones Photos courtesy of Dr. Bernhard Serexhe Have you ever heard of the 4th Industrial Revolution? It is a new term for many and happens to be … Read More