Continuing the Dialogue: The Vagina Monologues Return
The Vagina Monologues are returning to Gwangju in April.
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Guide to the National Pension for Foreigners
The National Pension Scheme is a social security system implemented by the Korean government to ensure a stable livelihood by collecting contributions and paying pension benefits for the insured or their dependents, and to prepare for retirement or unexpected calamities such as disability and death.
Talk to Me in Korean: Son Hyun-woo
He’s been all around the world but the GIC has beckoned this well-traveled boy back home. Son Hyun-woo, a Gwangju-bred linguistic hero, master of the dance floor, blogger-extraordinaire has become somewhat of an online celebrity. His website, Talk to Me in Korean, has emerged as a forerunner in web-based language learning.
The Foreigner Next Door: HaNa Center Volunteers
“I’m sure that the lasting friendships we made together will be worth all the effort and time that’s being committed.”
Martha Graham and Me
In 2012, Angie Hartley, choreographer and dancer, extended an invitation for dance enthusiasts to participate in a short modern dance piece at the Gwangju Performance Project’s theater production, Ives Just Got to Dance.
The Foreigner Next Door: Doaa Ghareeb
This is the Gwangju Korean Learners’ Club (GKLC), and the woman is Doaa Ghareeb. She’s not imposing, but Doaa’s clearly in charge.
Meet the Mayor of Gwangju
Gwangju’s mayor, Kang Un-tae, who was elected in 2010 and will serve until 2014, shares his experience and network from previous elected positions as mayor of Suncheon (‘89-‘90), mayor of Gwangju (‘94-‘95), minister of Internal Affairs (’97), and as a member of the National Assembly (’00 and ’08).