Korean Literature Review – A Man

“There are certain parts of the world where writers tend to produce literature richer in metaphor than that of their contemporaries in other places… Of course, one might easily add Korea to this list.”

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Behind the Myth: Exercise to Increase Your Height?

This month’s Korean myth deals with a person’s height. In Korea, many people believe playing basketball, jumping rope, stretching and other physical exercises can help you grow taller.

What Happened to Natural Births?

What if at some point in the future there are no more natural births? People would talk about natural birth as a sort of urban legend or conspiracy theory, questioning that there was ever a time when women didn’t always induce their births and have Cesarean sections.

A Riverside and Her Poet

There is a place of easy hiking and quiet landscape that is unknown to most foreigners. It is called Seomjingong River.

Finding the Best Pet Clinic

There are three famous pet clinics in Gwangju: Cool Pet, Sue, and JuJu. Cool Pet clinic, located on the fourth floor in the Sangmu Lotte Mart, is considerably popular among Gwangju pet owners. What would be the highest priority in patronizing pet clinics?

Emblem and Mascot Unveiled for 2015 Gwangju Universiade

The Emblem and Mascot of the 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade were announced at a ceremony at the Plaza Hotel, Seoul, on April 26, 2012.

June Photo Essay – Photos by Joe Wabe

Enjoy this photo essay by Gwangju Vet Joe Wabe.