Geumgok Village and Its Surroundings

Written and photographed by Shahed Kayes Traveling and writing poetry are my passions. Over the past three years, whenever I have gotten the chance, I have spent a great deal … Read More

Gwangju’s Orphaned Art

Written and photographed by Ryan Berkebile As I stroll through a residential street in downtown Gwangju, I notice someone’s unfinished painting of a motorcycle. One tire has been painted in, … Read More

The Beauty of Wolchul Mountain

Written by Natale Ryan Photographed by Wilson Melbostad   South Korea is a country that is both rich in history and beautiful landscapes. From the beaches of Busan to the … Read More

Juche in Japan

Written and photographed by Ryan Berkebile   Dono Joseon Elementary and Middle School (도노조선초중급학교) sits upon a hill, offering a spectacular view of Toki, Japan. The school has been closed … Read More

Picnic in Naju: Deudeul River

Written and photographed by Karina Prananto   As spring slips away and summer enters in, I am sure many of us have already started to think about vacation plans. While … Read More

Strange Bedfellows at Punghyang Inn

Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters Stagnating somewhere in Gwangju’s Punghyang-dong is a time-warped dormitory with an odd twist. From the outside, the abandoned red brick inn with white-trimmed windows … Read More

Traveling Tokyo

Written and photographed by Shahed Kayes   Japan has always fascinated me since my childhood. When I was in middle school, we had an essay in our textbook named “The … Read More

Gangneung: A Peaceful Vacation Place

Written and photographed by Natsuho Tsuda   One day, my mother said, “I will come to Korea. I have booked a ticket!” That was five days before making the trip. … Read More