Plastic Surgery in Korea

What kind of a person purposely undergoes the knife for the sake of beauty? Are these people bold, courageous and rational? Or rather, does it show an underlying problem in Korean society?

Photo Essay: Strange Lands

Jimmy McIntyre, a 30-year-old Englishman from Newcastle, is a keen amateur photographer, language learner & traveler. His goal in life is to make photography and traveling his career. In the next three years he’ll spend six months in six different countries, learning the language and documenting his journey through his lens.

Music Review: A Night at Zeppelin’s

Daniel Luzio gives us a look into some music at Zeppelin’s in Gwangju.

Korean Independence Movement Day

Korean Independence Movement Day has been called Korea’s “Easter Rising” and holds a powerful significance for Koreans as a day to celebrate its nation’s independence from all foreign powers.

Restaurant Review: Cafe Barie

Barie is definitely one of Gwangju’s better options for Italian dining if that’s the kind of thing that you particularly enjoy back home (like me).

Along the Western DMZ

It’s the final frontier. The cruel reminder of a nation so bitterly divided and remnants of the Cold War era which seems so long ago.

15th Maehwa (Plum Blossom) Festival Preview

Need to get out of the city after the long, cold winter? Head out to the eastern edge of Jeollanam-do bordering Gyeongsangnam-do for a touch of beautiful maehwa.

K-League Approaches for Gwangju FC

Darrell Slater gave us a look into Gwangju FC as it approached its 2nd year of existence.