Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Korea identifies seven types of cultural heritage. One particular type, “Intangible Cultural Heritage”, is a cultural icon such as a drama, a piece of music, a dance, or a special demonstration of craftsmanship which has great historic, artistic, or academic value.
Music lovers in Korea, therefore, have a unique opportunity to experience a variety of styles, Korean and Western, as well as some exciting fusion music, at the 2012 Jisan Valley Rock Festival.
Dear Korea is a series of comic strips that portrays the life and perspectives of an expat experiencing Korean culture. They are frequently quite funny, and always spot-on.
Punk rock is a very nostalgic thing for me. It was the first music I really claimed as my own. First Green Day, then Less Than Jake, then Epitaph Records, then Asian Man Records; one by one all these bands started to give definition to my music. It’s music of the people for the people; true and liberating.
GNO’s Media Editor, David Cowger, went to the Yeosu Expo on June 30. His group spent most of their time in the international pavilions, exploring what each country has to offer. This video gives an overview of what they saw.
The June issue of the Gwangju News ran an article by the talented Rachel Redfern, who was the first intrepid writer from our staff to explore the exposition. However, with additional press passes in hand, Gwangju News has since had the opportunity to make additional forays to Yeosu, in the spirit of review or critique on top of the previous preview and highlights.
This essay was originally published on Gwangju News Online in November 2011. With the Stone Roses playing at the Jisan Rock Festival this month, we are re-featuring the piece. Please note that this piece contains strong language that some readers may find objectionable.
If Gabriel had to make a list of his top five favorite Korean dishes, naengmyeon would be on it. I like both the mul and bibim varieties equally.