When Anger Becomes an Ally: Meet Scarlet
By Erva Ozkan || Scarlet was always there, though I never wanted her to be. She was never a friend to me. Whatever she said, I dismissed. I believed she … Read More
Category: Opinion
Study, Graduate, Confused: A Real Portrait of Today’s Academia
By A. Ayuningsih Not long ago, I found myself sitting in a large conference hall in South Korea, surrounded by academic posters and PowerPoint slides packed with technical jargon. It … Read More
Addressing Korea’s Low Birth Rate: 3-Plus Family Benefits for Foreigners
By Saqib Sharif South Korea has long grappled with a declining birth rate, prompting the government to introduce various financial incentives to encourage larger families. These benefits include discounts on mortgage interest rates, subsidies … Read More
Han Kang: Gwangju-Jeonnam’s Newest Superstar
By Park Nahm-Sheik It was creeping towards midnight on October 10, when the news broke that the Korean author Han Kang had been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for … Read More
Enough Is as Good as a Feast!
By Park Nahm-Sheik Enough is as good as a feast. Feast may be defined as “a sumptuous repast that typically serves to mark a milestone in our life.” We may … Read More
Way Too Much Taken for Granted!
By Park Nahm-Sheik Too many things are taken for granted all around us. Take forests, for example. We often think nothing of getting rid of densely wooded areas in our … Read More
What Is an Automobile Headlight?
By William Urbanski According to the best scientific knowledge available, the planet on which we live is perpetually flying around in outer space, orbiting a giant star called the “Sun.” … Read More
Life’s a Beach and That’s Where Sand Belongs
By William Urbanski The city of Gwangju has endured a number of difficult challenges and near catastrophes over the past couple of years. Covid-19 had a notable impact on the … Read More