Researching North Korea in Gwangju: Interview with Dr. Moe Taylor

“There is a great deal of interest in all matters North Korean among scholars, experts, and policymakers here. That also means some of the top experts on North Korea in the world are based here. There are several archives and libraries here that are extremely useful to my research. More specifically, I came here to Gwangju to take advantage of this great research opportunity with the Asia Culture Center (ACC).”

Tobacco Farming in Muan County

“Since last fall, I’ve gotten a few opportunities to help out with the air-curing and bundling processes, which are featured in this month’s photo essay.”

Ultimate Summer Getaway

Jiri-san Cheese Land in Gurye. Written and photographed by Cami Ismanova. Gurye is a small green town in Jeollanam-do widely known for its mountainous scenery, in particular Jiri-san National Park, … Read More

Korea’s Fighting Spirit

Kicking off our new Human Rights Column with a reflection on engaging with Korea’s social movements