Don’t Shop, Swap!: Gwangju Freecycle
Written by Ashlyn Winter Freecycle was started in January 2014 by a lovely lady named Lianne Bronzo. Many of her friends were leaving Korea and were overwhelmed with the things … Read More
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Gwangju’s Language Lounge Offers Korean and English to All
Got any plan for Saturday yet? Check out Gwangju’s Language Lounge that once welcomed the Universiade athletes.
We Play Football to Become Family
Written and photographed by Munavvarkhon Karimov (Michael) Another Saturday evening. Twenty international players on the pitch are panting and sweating while competing with one another to score. Suddenly, a guy … Read More
Mokpo Language Exchange: Speaking and Sharing Together
Photos courtesy of Mokpo Language Exchange Mokpo residents have an excellent communications resource at the North Town Café, in Hadang, behind Formo Cube. Every Wednesday evening, the Mokpo Language Exchange … Read More
Bike’n Hike Exploring the Korean Countryside
Words and photos by Sean Walker The Damyang House’s “Bike’n Hike” concept – free, multi-day cycling tours to the surrounding national parks – was born out of a failed backpacking … Read More
Vagina Monologues 2017: Why We Take the Stage
Words by Anastasia Traynin Rehearsal photo by Paolo Mondragon The sixth annual V-Day Gwangju Theater is once again performing Eve Ensler’s original 1996 play, The Vagina Monologues. Same as last … Read More
Claire Kim: The Power of Now
Words by Joe Wabe Photos courtesy of Claire Kim Most of us believe we are in control of our future, our goals and dreams are set, and we are certain … Read More
Chris Rodgers
Words by Amy Badenhorst Photos courtesy of Chris Rodgers Did you know Gwangju has its own Stop Motion animation studio? Well neither did I! So, everyone meet Chris. Chris … Read More