Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
In keeping with the style of the Gwangju News print column ‘Meet the Neighbors’ – for the first time here online – here are their thoughts and reflections on six divergent questions of life in Gwangju and beyond in 2012.
December 2011 marked four years since South Korea’s worst natural disaster, an oil spill on the west coast.
Over the past several months, the co-host from GFN’s environmental segment titled “Green Mondays” has been very green herself. Joseph Kim was kind enough to coach his new climate change expert, but radio amateur, into a weekly fifteen minutes of fame.
The history of haesujjim is long and colorful, much of it centered around the South Jeolla coastline.
In Korea, the number 4 is considered to be bad luck. It goes even further: this number is believed to symbolize death itself.
With the passing of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA), opinions have been strong on its ratification. Multiple demonstrations have been held in Seoul denouncing the agreement, erupting in violent clashes with the police.
Why not try a warm bowl of pumpkin porridge yourself and get a taste of Korean history?
Even the most anti-winter, beach-loving, hot weather junkies can find something fun and enjoyable to do here. Take some ideas from Kerri Strothard, who entered her fourth Korean winter in 2011.
