Swastikas: The Wheels of Time
As with so much else, the swastika, or man (Hangul: 만, from 만자) is said to have arrived in Korea with the Buddha, who supposedly bore the sigil upon both his heart and his feet.
Photo Essay: Photos by Gabriel Ward
Gabriel has been living in Gwangju since mid 2009. He has always had a wide appreciation of the arts, but it was only at the beginning of 2012 when he really started to enjoy photography as a hobby.
Feed the Boats: Indie Rock on a K-pop Sea
So just how can an indie band hope to compete with such murderous hoards of young of K-pop fans? Maeve caught up with Gwangju’s indie-rock quintet Feed the Boats to find out.
Fukushima: A Tsunami of Radioactive Seafood?
For the present moment, everyone can enjoy eating seafood harvested near Korean shores, but in the near future, we might need to buy a portable Geiger counter just to be safe.
Getting Drafted: My Experience in the ROK Army
As most know, all Korean men are obligated to serve in the military, be it in the Army, Navy, or Air Force. Korean society believes this is the duty of a male Korean citizen, so long as he is physically and mentally sound.
In the Groove – The Search for Jazz in Gwangju
Maeve takes us to In the Groove in Gwangju.
Behind the Myth: Eating Apples at Night
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Although this is an exaggeration of the health benefits of apples, we can all agree that they’re one healthy fruit. Koreans have the same belief, with one reservation.
Multicultural Families in Gwangju
Gwangju News had the opportunity to hear some unique stories from individuals who have been able to bridge two cultures seamlessly, connecting families across continents and languages. In a city like Gwangju, where people from all over the world live and work, these multicultural connections are more common than some may think.