Dignity Is Front and Center

Dignity is an inviolable birthright which makes all creation tick. That is especially true for humans. This message happens to be shared by May’s four holidays: Workers’ Day, Children’s Day, May 18th  Gwangju Civil Uprising Day, and Buddha’s Birthday.

Adopt-a-Child 2021:“Something That Has to Be Done”

Adopt-a-Child Gwangju was founded in 2010 by Al Barnum. Its main goal is to get Christmas gifts for children at the orphanages in Gwangju.

I’m Not a Grinch: Odd Songs for Those of Us Who Need a Little More (or Less?) Christmas Cheer

“You can only listen to the same three songs so many times before going crazy.

A Peninsula Is Liberated, a Nation Is Born: The Making of the Republic of Korea

There’s a lot to celebrate in the Republic in August: the end of the War in the Pacific (WWII), the liberation of the Korean Peninsula, and the birth of the Republic of Korea.

Ocean of Light: Dongdae Temple

By Aline Verduyn. When my mum visited me in May of 2019, I was wondering what beauty I could show her. The cherry blossoms had already passed. Buddha’s Birthday was … Read More

Chuseok

Written by Jake Hollingsworth In the first week of September, South Korean leader Moon Jae-In claimed the greatest victory of his young presidency by declaring 2017 the year of the … Read More

The Old Country: A Trip to Romania

Bradley Weiss discovers the beautiful Romania; one of the more un-touched countries of Eastern Europe.

5 Reasons to Stay at Hamkkehae Guesthouse

by Farahiah Aminuddin If you have ever stayed in a guesthouse during a holiday trip, you know how unique it is compared to hotels and motels. While most guesthouses try to create a home-like environment for visitors, my previous experiences unfortunately left me feeling underwhelmed. However, … Read More