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

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