Man on a Mission: The Art of Cho Hyun-taek

Cho Hyun-taek is a man on a mission. Adam Hogue explores an exhibition of this talented artist’s works.

Money Matters at Sungbin Orphanage

Over the last few years Sungbin orphanage has been the beneficiary of a number of fundraising events organized and generously supported by the ex-pat community in Gwangju. With the imaginary thermometer rising in representation of the money raised, people who have generously put their hands in their pockets may be curious to know why the events keep coming and where exactly their money is going.

Lee Ufan: His art, His approach

The works of Lee Ufan (이우환) focus on the space between subjects. In his art the negative is not blank; it has power, tremendous power.

Six Plays, Four Nights, One Couch

Here’s a look back at a performance of “Six Plays, Four Nights, One Couch” at GIC Day 2012.

My Korea: Africa and Soul

Halim Park shares “My Korea” from Africa & Soul in Sangmu.

Restaurant Review: Galmaegisal at Seo-rae

Gabriel Ward gives us a taste of galmaegisal near Chonnam University.

Punk Day 4

Club Nevermind, save the giant poll in the middle of the club, is a place you’ve got to check out a show at. Recently it played host to the 4th Gwangju Punk Day, an event that Adam started to look forward to each month, almost as much as his sweet, sweet pay check.

Follow the Money: The Faces on Korean Won

“Follow the money,” it is said, if you want to understand a country’s politics. Far fewer say to study the money, but more should. Learn about the faces on a country’s currency and you learn a lot more about the people who put them there – their self-image, their ambitions.