Behind the Myth: The Red Pen
This month’s “Behind the Myth” discusses the common fear of writing in red ink. It is a common Korean superstition that if someone’s name is written in red, then death or bad luck will come to that person very soon.
Koh Chang: Thailand’s Elephant Island
When one’s biggest worry concerns the sun’s position and its relation to the umbrella that is producing a cool and relaxing shade next to the beach, life is surely too nice. That, in a sense, is one side of Koh Chang.
My Korea: A Stroll Through Mugaksa
Na Sengju invites us along to Sangmu for a look at Mugaksa.
Kamgi Season is Here: Eat Your Way To Stronger Immunity
Old man winter is here and he’s brought along his nefarious friend, the Jack Frost of holiday merriment, influenza, who does a lot more than just nip at your nose. Yes, along with snowball fights, powder dusted trees and snowcapped mountains, Korea’s winter wonderland spells trouble – it’s flu season.
Talk to Me in Korean: Son Hyun-woo
He’s been all around the world but the GIC has beckoned this well-traveled boy back home. Son Hyun-woo, a Gwangju-bred linguistic hero, master of the dance floor, blogger-extraordinaire has become somewhat of an online celebrity. His website, Talk to Me in Korean, has emerged as a forerunner in web-based language learning.
Korean Literature Review – My Innocent Uncle
Elton LaClare’s latest review is on “My Innocent Uncle” by Ch’ae Man Shik.
A Gwangju Beauty
Lee Jung-bin, the first runner-up in the 2012 Miss Korea Beauty Pageant, also known as the “Seon” started as the ultimate winner of the Miss Gwangju-Jeonnam Beauty Pageant 2012. A multi-talented lady who is also currently a student at Gwangju Women’s University majoring in Airline Services graces us with her presence and tells us her story.
February 2013 News Round Up
Here are February’s most important stories regarding the Gwangju community.