Korean Literature Review – With Her Oil Lamp On That Night
Our Book Reviewer, Elton LaClare looks at a novel account of the Korean War.
How the Art World Works, 101
In May, Doug Stuber was handed an exhibit space initially set up by Park Kwang-suk, his wife, at the Jami Art Center in the Buk-gu district on northern Gwangju, near Chonnam National University.
Gwangju Museum of Art
GMA first opened its doors on August 1, 1992, and since that day, it has made a special purpose of preserving what Gwangju stands for. Every exhibition that comes through the museum places special emphasis on the theme of social justice. The curators at GMA work to bring socially conscious art work to the museum to reflect the themes that Gwangju is known for: art and human rights.
The Foreigner Next Door: Doaa Ghareeb
This is the Gwangju Korean Learners’ Club (GKLC), and the woman is Doaa Ghareeb. She’s not imposing, but Doaa’s clearly in charge.
Restaurant Review: Jino’s Garden
Jino’s Garden is located in the heart of downtown. Gabriel Ward gives a tour of this Italian eatery.
Gwangju World Music Festival Preview
Doug Stuber gave us a preview of the 2012 Gwangju World Music Festival.
What’s for lunch in Sangmu?
Visiting new restaurants is always pleasing, and there are a lot more fabulous places you can eat in at nice prices, especially during lunch hour in Gwangju. Now, are you ready for your happy lunch? Bon Appetit!
The Endangered Species of Korea
There are currently over 80 other endangered species living in Korea, most of which are birds, though there are also the more exotic leopards and Asiatic black bears.