Celebrated Temples in the Gwangju-Jeonnam Region

By Park Nahm-Sheik Gwangju-Jeonnam is blessed with several big-name Buddhist temples. To begin with, the region happened to be where Buddhism had its first encounter with this country. The faith … Read More

The Legend of the Garden of Soswae-won – May 2025

By Park Nahm-Sheik Comprised of a large garden in a wooded area in the heart of Jeonnam Province, not far from the Gwangju city limits, lies Soswae-won (소쇄원), which literally … Read More

King’s English, Anyone? – April 2025

By Park Nahm-Sheik Britons take pride in their roles as custodians of the English language, which they often refer to as the King’s or the Queen’s English, depending on whether … Read More

Korea’s Movers and Shakers from Gwangju-Jeonnam: Seo Jae-pil and Han Chang-gi – March 2025

By Park Nahm-Sheik The Gwangju-Jeonnam area has produced quite a few torch bearers for modern Korea, one of whom ended up having no choice but to seek refuge abroad. Every … Read More

Joseon’s Movers and Shakers in Gwangju-Jeonnam – February 2025

By Park Nahm-Sheik Throughout Korean history, numerous patriots have been forced into exile both at home and abroad. Highlighted here are those who were banished by the throne to the … Read More

The Joy of Gardening – January 2025

By Park Nahm-Sheik A labor of love, gardening can offer us bundles of joy. It doesn’t matter what we choose to grow in the garden. A flower garden can garnish … Read More