December News Round Up
Here are December’s most important stories regarding the Gwangju community.
Gyeongju: a Getaway to the Shilla Kingdom
Number two on the list of Lonely Planet’s Top Picks for South Korea is Gyeongju, but it often gets forgotten in favour of the draws of Seoul, Busan and Jeju. However, it is definitely worth making a trip soak up the fresh air, mountain views and a taste of old Korea.
Our Peculiar Police
The difference between our enforcement agencies are the result of our cultures’ different values. American values, in particular our legalism and moralism, are responsible for producing the police we have: men and women who see themselves as moral crusaders defending their communities, punishing the guilty.
A Golden Opportunity: An Insight Into A Local Medal Hero
The journey that led to Yang’s gold medal victory in the 2012 London Olympics is no work of fiction. It is a story of a man who, with the help of family and friends, leapt from obscurity to become an athletic hero.
Man on a Mission: The Art of Cho Hyun-taek
Cho Hyun-taek is a man on a mission. Adam Hogue explores an exhibition of this talented artist’s works.
Money Matters at Sungbin Orphanage
Over the last few years Sungbin orphanage has been the beneficiary of a number of fundraising events organized and generously supported by the ex-pat community in Gwangju. With the imaginary thermometer rising in representation of the money raised, people who have generously put their hands in their pockets may be curious to know why the events keep coming and where exactly their money is going.
Lee Ufan: His art, His approach
The works of Lee Ufan (이우환) focus on the space between subjects. In his art the negative is not blank; it has power, tremendous power.
Six Plays, Four Nights, One Couch
Here’s a look back at a performance of “Six Plays, Four Nights, One Couch” at GIC Day 2012.