Tag: car

Self Help

Orange Parking Cones: The Heroes Gwangju Needs but Does Not Deserve

Gwangju News

As you may have noticed, Gwangju exhibits an extremely high level of permissiveness when it comes to allowing people to park on sidewalks. Apps that encourage citizens to snitch on such terribly parked cars do nothing. The police and tow truck drivers, it seems, are both powerless to fix this problem. In what seems like a hopeless situation, a lone hero has emerged to fight this chaos and lawlessness: a tall orange parking cone that is bolted into the ground. Truly, a tall orange parking cone that is bolted into the ground is the hero Gwangju needs but does not deserve.

Self Help

What Is a Red Traffic Light?

Gwangju News

Far above the streets and suspended in midair like a guardian angel, there lies a timeless piece of technology that acts as a focal point between psychology, physics, and electrical engineering. Often disregarded or outright ignored by the populous at large, this silent sentinel does not judge, does not get tired, and asks for nothing in return while keeping a watchful eye over all of us like a fearless eagle protecting its young.

Expat Living

Shared Mobility Vehicle Services in Gwangju

Gwangju News

Based on increasing interest regarding the reduction of CO2 emissions and the increasing popularity of the shared economy, usage of shared mobility vehicles is now becoming more widespread. In Gwangju, there are three main shared mobility vehicle services: Tarangge, Kakao Bike, and GCooter.

Self Help

What Is a Turn Signal? – Part Deux

Gwangju News

The people of Gwangju have spoken and this past month I felt a renewed sense of purpose in my quest to continue and expand my research into the blatant and egregious misuse of turn signals in our fair city. So, here we go again.

Self Help

What Is a Turn Signal?

Gwangju News

“What if I am driving a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, or some other imported and expensive luxury vehicle? Do I need to use my turn signal?”

Expat Living

Point, Shoot, Snitch: The Rise of Tattletale Apps

Gwangju News

Written by William Urbanski When I first learned that Gwangju citizens could use an app to report parking violations that would result in stiff fines, I was seized by an … Read More

Expat Living

Getting a Korean Driver’s License

Gwangju News

Written by Karina Prananto   Deciding to get a driver’s license in Korea is probably one of the best decisions I have ever made. Not only does it give me … Read More