Spanish in South Korea
A Language of New Opportunities Written by José Avila Peltroche and Elisabet Ramirez. Spanish, also called Castilian due to its origin in the Spanish Kingdom of Castile, is a romance … Read More
Category: Education
Hagwon vs. Public School
A Couple’s Point of View Written and photographed by Katy Clements. When we travel back home to visit with family and friends, we are always bombarded with questions regarding our … Read More
Private Academies: Coping with COVID-19
Compiled by Dr. David E. Shaffer. The coronavirus pandemic has encircled the globe, adversely affecting the lives of the entirety of its population. How it affects its residents, however, differs … Read More
Growing with Montessori
Written by Yul Kim. I am a very typical Korean, as I spent most of my life in Korea. During my time in Korea, I was not a bad student, … Read More
Church-Home School in Usan-dong
Written by Robert Grotjohn Photographs by Robert Grotjohn and courtesy of Sungsan Church Home School Three years ago, Lee Song-yong and Jeong Hai-young, missionaries returning to South Korea after … Read More
NPO Community Engagement: How an Organization Can Reach Out to the Communities It Wishes to Serve
Written by Maria Lisak Non-profit organizations (NPOs) are especially proliferative in Gwangju. There are many NPOs that can help the international community: Gwangju International Center, Universal Culture Center, and … Read More
Volunteer Motivation: Why People Volunteer
Written by Maria Lisak Gwangju is a community of volunteers. But what really motivates people to volunteer? Looking at the reasons and motivations of volunteers can help them stay … Read More
Waldorf: It’s Not Just a Salad
Written by Douglas Baumwoll Photographs courtesy of Waldorf Schule “Our highest endeavor must be to develop individuals who are able out of their own initiative to impart purpose and … Read More