Bridges of Gwangju by Maya Thompson
Bridges. Some of the most amazing pieces of architecture known today. Maya Thompson features some of those beautiful structures found here in Gwangju.
Restaurant Review: Saeng-ra Myeon OK
Looking for something quick yet delicious to eat? Gabriel Ward’s got your fix at Saeng-ra-myeon OK.
Bean Sprouts Kimchi Jigae (콩나물 김치 찌개)
Here’s a lovely recipe for a variety of that amazing Korean staple, Kimchi Jigae.
Photo Essay: Chungjang Festival
Chungjang Festival is one of the representative festivals of Gwangju. Held annually every September, the festival holds the theme of ‘Recollection 7080’ which showcases events, performances and decorations from the 1970s and 1980s and is very popular among the elder generations of Gwangju.
Gwangju Performance Project: Six Plays, Four Nights, One Couch
Gwangju Performance Project presented Six Plays, Four Nights, One Couch. We got a chance to talk with the people involved!
Hollister Company [Opinion]
This past September, the pseudo-surf-clothing chain Hollister had a grand opening in Korea, and they imported young American male models for the event. The models were soon making fun of their new Asian clients by giving the middle finger during photo ops, poking fun at Asian pronunciations of English on Twitter, and mocking Koreans with slanted-eye poses at Gyeongbokgung Palace. It was a bewildering display of ignorance and cultural insensitivity.
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.