Sites of Horror and History Along 5.18 Road
Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters The elderly in South Korea can be a law unto themselves. That thought dawned on me when I happened upon a small band of … Read More
Category: Lost in Gwangju/Honam
A Hidden Jewel in Gwangju’s Performance Arts Spaces
Written by Douglas Baumwoll Photographs courtesy of Gwangju’s Culture & Arts Center I have been living in Gwangju for three full years now, and one reason I love it here … Read More
Heosuabi Records Releases Christmas Album 허수아비들의 겨울잡담 Small Talk With Scarecrow
Just in time for Christmas, Seoul and Masan-based하수아비 Heosuabi (Scarecrow) Records has put out their second Christmas album, cozy 12-track compilation허수아비들의 겨울잡담 Small Talk With Scarecrow. Check out some new … Read More
Balsan Village
Written and photographed by Allison Tim When I crossed the bridge on my way to Balsan Village, I was struck by the eerie feeling that I’d been there before. Walking … Read More
Barim: An “Outside the Box” Art Venue in Downtown Gwangju
Written by Laureline Claeys with contributions by Douglas Baumwoll Photographs courtesy of Laureline Claeys If you are living in Gwangju and have an interest in the artistic scene of … Read More
Top 5 Places to Add to Your Bucket List in Gwangju
Written and photographed by Lea Moreau Gwangju is perhaps Korea’s most underrated city. Living here for more than a year and half, I’m still amazed by its bursting … Read More
Fringe Festival Gwangju-Style
Written by Wilhelmina Asaam Photos courtesy of Gwangju Fringe Festival I’m from the UK, and when I hear the words “fringe festival,” I immediately think Edinburgh: comedy, art installations, music, … Read More
1930 Salon de Yangnim & Film Station
Written by Anastasia Traynin Photos courtesy of 1930 Salon de Yangnim and It da Interpretation by Heo Seok-yeong Cultural events and activities in Korea are not limited to the weekends. … Read More