Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Among the ample little peaks studding Korea’s west, one that’s recently left me lovestruck is Jindo Island’s Dongseok-san. It’s about as far southwest as you can drive in Korea and a solid 2.5 hours from Gwangju.
Written by Mukhammadolim Alimov Photographed by Mukhamaadolin Alimov and courtesy of Jindo County “In 1480, near the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty, Son Dong-ji was condemned to exile on Jeju … Read More
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