Gwangju: Stepping Up to Fill the Human Rights Vacuum
By John Feffer The United States, under Donald Trump, has stepped back from the role of promoting democracy and human rights that it has selectively pursued for several decades. Over … Read More
The 1987 June Democratic Struggle: A Pivotal Moment That Brought Genuine Democracy to Korea
By Park Yeonju “I hit the desk, and he died saying, “Ah.” This statement is what the police initially announced as the cause of death of student protester Park Jong-cheol … Read More
Exploring Korea: Whispers of the Mountain – A Soulful Journey to Daeheung Temple
By Neha Bisht There are places that impress you – and then there are places that imprint you. Daeheung Temple, nestled deep within the quiet folds of South Jeolla’s Duryun … Read More
Bike Rentals for Weekend Outings
By David J. Richter With most people in Korea living in apartment blocks or one-rooms, not everyone has the space to easily store a bicycle at their home. And to … Read More
Routine Life Takes 180° Turn in a Second: My Journey Through the Korean Healthcare System
By Dhivyaa S. P. Sometimes, it only takes a fraction of a second for life to change entirely. For me, that moment came unexpectedly as I twisted my ankle while … Read More
Breaking Cultural Barriers: Challenges Faced by International Undergraduate Students
By Arum Ayuningsih Study abroad has become a widespread phenomenon in the international community, where young people strive to spread their wings and seek opportunities in other parts of the … Read More
“If You’ve Got Something to Say, Just Say It!” – Dedicating Myself to Toastmasters
By Johanna Lezada Back in October of 2020, I was a foreign university student in Korea recovering from a traumatic incident and barely had the appetite for anything. For all … Read More
Beware of Those Sweet, Sweet Smells: Synthetic Fragrance Pollution
By Chung Hyunhwa Did you know there are more and more “fragrance-free zones” or “scent-free zones” being created in North American and European countries? This is because of the awareness … Read More