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
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Sighisoara: Birthplace of Dracula
Written and photographed by Melline Galani. My favorite town in Romania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Europe’s last remaining inhabited medieval citadel, Sighisoara, is a must-see for anyone who … Read More
Namgwang Hospital: The Demise of a Medical Disaster
Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters. In last year’s August and September issues of the Gwangju News, I wrote of the hundreds of vials and jars containing human organs that … Read More
Toronto: Touring the Town
Written by William Urbanski. Upon arriving in Toronto, one of the first things that sticks out is how much of a cultural melting pot it is. Step out onto any … 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
Neighborhoods Rallying Before Death
Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters. Every year in Korea, autumn foliage treats us to one last gasp of life before the bleak onset of winter. I can’t help but … Read More
Capital U.S.A. – Washington D.C.
Written by Matt Furlane. While teaching English in Gwangju, I was surprised to find that many of my students had visited Korea’s capital, Seoul, several times, yet I (despite being … 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