The Polite Violence of Collectivism: Parallel Social Architectures in Korea and Bengal

An Examination of Body, Memory, and Resistance in the Works of Han Kang, Mahasweta Debi, and Ashapurna Debi By Reeti Roy Separated by thousands of miles and shaped by different … Read More

Creative Writing: Conclusion – 3 Years in 18 Minutes

By Francesca Duong The Gangneung water was radiating blue with leftover heat from the summer, and people were enjoying stamping footprints in the sand before winter took over the country. … Read More

Movie Review: A Taxi Driver – A May 18 Film

By Farrukh Anique In an evening in October 1979, South Korea’s former-military president Park Chung-hee was sent to his grave in the midst of an elegant dinner, killed by his … Read More

Book Review: Being Mortal

Reviewed by Michael Attard From the beginning of time, humankind has understood that mortality is part of our nature. And for thousands of years, except for the last couple of … Read More

D’s Café Column: Morning Run? Coffee Stop! – Overleaf Café

By Dhivyaa S. P. Dear Reader, Happy New Year, 2026!! It’s cold out there; hope you’re surviving winter with warm drinks and cozy blankets! This month in D’s Café Column, … Read More

Coffee Shop Review: Sweet Treats, Immersive Ambience – Taking a Break with Cheenus

By Jo Lezada In a recent issue, I wrote about my time at Gwangju’s annual Coffee Walk, and now I wish to introduce to you the first coffee shop my … Read More

Restaurant Review: Flavors, Colors, and Nostalgia of Home – High Street in Dongmyeong-dong

By Jacqueline L. Becerra As a Mexican-American with a lifetime experience of eating Mexican cuisine, I am often wary of any Mexican food I find abroad. In the duration of … Read More

Restaurant Review: Al-Aziz – A Taste of Central Asia in the Heart of Gwangju

By Neha Bisht Tucked away on a quiet street near Chonnam National University, Al-Aziz is one of those rare culinary finds that surprises you the moment you step inside. In … Read More