Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Arguably the most talked-about issue du jour in South Korea is The KORUS Agreement, or The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. Opinions vary widely on the subject, and indeed it is a highly polarizing issue for both countries.
Traditionally most popular among farmers who would drink it while working in their fields for its apparently healthy effects, makgeolli is now rapidly gaining popularity among younger crowds in big cities.
Whether you’re a native Korean or a fresh-faced foreigner here for only a short while, you’ve likely heard the term “blood type” mentioned.
What looks good, tastes good. What phrase could be better for describing hwajeon? Hwajeon is one of the most beautiful Korean foods, and it represents spring.
With the enforcement of the KORUS Free Trade Agreement in March 2012, more American beef will be coming to Korean markets. But is it really 100 percent beef? Is it likely to be harmful for those who consume it?
Su San, the most revered Seon (Zen) Buddhist monk since Beop Jeong, died in 2012, and in a snowy funeral at Baegyansa, a temple well-known to Gwangju residents for its fall colors, streams, and ponds, hundreds of people paid their respects.
A pleasant one-hour drive south of Gwangju, near Suncheon, is a popular destination called Naganeupseong (Nagan Folk Village).
The EAEP is an attempt to graft a strongly pro-environment message onto the larger body of Korean education.
