Maintaining Moderation with Alcohol
By Katy Clements. Living abroad, though exciting, can be incredibly stressful. Not only are we separated from the people and places that we are familiar with, but we also become … Read More
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Snap, Crackle, Pop: What to Expect If You Break a Bone in Korea
By William Urbanski. Spring of 2021 started for me on a very positive note. Besides being able to finally go outside and play with my friends, I was happy to … Read More
What Can Be Done About the Fine Dust Problem?
Written by Jennifer Marlton Special thanks to Dr. Shin Gyonggu Photographs courtesy of Gwangju Metropolitan City Climate Change Response Division One of the largest risks to respiratory health in South … Read More
Chosun University Hospital Appoints New Director
Interview introduction and compilation by Eden Jones with translation by the GIC Staff Photographs courtesy of Chosun University Hospital On January 24, 2018, Dr. Bae Hak-yeon, an endocrinology professor at … Read More
Breaking the Silence: Mental Healthcare Access in Gwangju
Written by Josh Garcia Mental health is never a simple or easy topic to address, but it is a very real and immediate element in everyone’s life. We all want … Read More
Let’s Keep Our Lungs Healthy!
“While this is generally attributed to the “yellow dust” phenomenon, in which sand and dust from the Gobi Desert in China are blown over to Korea, the hard truth is that only about 30 percent of the pollution we experience originates from there – the rest is homegrown (according to Greenpeace).”
Read on to explore the whole picture of a polluted Korea
Good for Health?
Written by Shellane Ehlert One of the first things I heard after I stepped off the plane from the U.S. as I was putting my first bite of Korean food … Read More
Small Steps to Better Sleep: Tips from Dr. Bae
Dr. Bae, From Chonnam National University Hospital, Talks To Us About The Importance Of A Good Night’s Sleep And What You Should Do If You’re Not Getting It