Addressing Korea’s Low Birth Rate: 3-Plus Family Benefits for Foreigners

By Saqib Sharif South Korea has long grappled with a declining birth rate, prompting the government to introduce various financial incentives to encourage larger families. These benefits include discounts on mortgage interest rates, subsidies … Read More

Celebrated Temples in the Gwangju-Jeonnam Region

By Park Nahm-Sheik Gwangju-Jeonnam is blessed with several big-name Buddhist temples. To begin with, the region happened to be where Buddhism had its first encounter with this country. The faith … Read More

Book Review: Stoner

By Michael Attard The story Stoner, by John Edward Williams (1922–1994), is fiction but draws from the author’s own life. A tale of humble beginnings from dirt poor farming, flowing … Read More

Azure Café: A Peaceful Pause in the Damyang Countryside

By Anne Nguyen On the quiet outskirts of Mujeong-myeon, just ahead of the Mujeong Industrial Complex, Azure Café offers a scenic and serene stop for coffee lovers. Surrounded by pine … Read More

Nana Bangkok: A Taste of Thailand in Gwangju

By Maryam Ali ana Bangkok is a Thai restaurant chain based in Korea. I was recommended this restaurant by a friend who kept ordering from it on a food delivery … Read More

Area Sports Round-Up – June 2025

A monthly overview of local sports, featuring area teams and brought to you… By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Tigers’ Bullpen Collapses in Stunning Loss to Kiwoom Heroes The Kia Tigers’ bullpen … Read More

AI Peppers’ Taylor Fricano: A Season of Growth and Unfinished Business

By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) After a challenging yet rewarding season, AI Peppers’ star foreign player Taylor Fricano has returned to her home in Switzerland for the off-season break. Despite not … Read More

Upcoming Events – June 2025

MUSICAL                                             The Goddess Is Watching ACC Brunch Concert “Immortal Beloved” by Pianist Han Jiho  THEATER                                          Concerned Others  CONCERTS                                        Kim Ki Su Percussion Recital  EXHIBITION                                      Byeolbam Art Museum’s Small Park Exhibitions … Read More