Winter Heat
The history of haesujjim is long and colorful, much of it centered around the South Jeolla coastline.
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A Walk Through Yangdong Market
Yes, the small owner-operator stall market still exists throughout Korea and right here in Gwangju. These relics of a past time are losing a bitter battle against big business, and they have stories to tell. You can meet them at places like Yangdong Market.
Restaurant Review: So Blue Cafe
Concrete walls, dimmed lighting, wooden tables and chairs, and framed photos of anonymous street scenes give the place a nice vibe.
Korean Youth on Climate Change
Gwangju used to be considered as one of ordinary, honestly boring, cities, having nothing special. But Gwangju has recently has been trying to be a better city in various aspects.
The Bike Lanes Question
In Gwangju on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at the Q&A session of the Transportation Plenary Meeting of the UEA, the Seoul Mayor’s Office spokesperson on transportation is asked about the development of bicycle paths beyond the river.
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).
Super Cool Sounds
The Seoul-based musical talent booking agency Super Color Super brought a touring party of five bands to play in Gwangju’s downtown performance venue Club Nevermind in 2011.
Dave Shaffer: Four Decades in Gwangju
Dr. David Shaffer provides answers and insight about teaching English in the Gwangju News monthly column “Letters to KOTESOL.”