Jungoe Park: A Hideaway in Gwangju
Written by Yoo Su-yeon and Han So-young. In the spring, when the air is full of fragrant flower scents, we would like to introduce Jungoe Park, in the center of … Read More
Category: Around Korea
Gyeongju’s Temple Experiences
Written and photographed by Melline Galani. There is no argument that Gyeongju, the former capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla, has become one of the most popular tourist destinations … Read More
Seoul Botanic Park Amazes, Heals, and Educates
Written and photographed by Sesetu Holomisa. When it comes to beautiful sites to explore, Korea truly never disappoints. Whether you are looking for a place to feast on delicious Korean … Read More
Hyangil-am: Hidden Hermitage in Yeosu
Written by Melline Galani. Since I was a child, I have gone hiking with my mother. She is the biggest fan of the mountains and used to be a mountain … Read More
A Visit to the Old Beach Town Slides
Written and photographed by Ryan Berkebile. All the articles I have written for the Gwangju News have either been about urban exploration or Korean music that is not K-pop. I … Read More
A Mystery Still Untouched: Ulleung-do
Written and photographed by Wilson Melbostad. A Korean destination that had been on my radar for quite some time was the volcanic island (not named Jeju) located far off Korea’s … Read More
Korea’s “Hottest” Sauce Event: The Sunchang Fermented Food Festival
Written by Lea Moreau. This fall, let me introduce you to Sunchang, the city of gochu-jang (고추장, red chili pepper paste) – a city surrounded by beautiful nature and influenced … Read More
A Day Trip to Boryeong: The Best Beach on Korea’s West Coast
Written and photographed by Cami Ismanova. What can be better than the cooling waters of the Yellow Sea on a hot weekend? So when the mercury starts to rise, a … Read More