Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
The National Pension Scheme is a social security system implemented by the Korean government to ensure a stable livelihood by collecting contributions and paying pension benefits for the insured or their dependents, and to prepare for retirement or unexpected calamities such as disability and death.
Is Seollal really just about money?
This month’s “Behind the Myth” discusses the common fear of writing in red ink. It is a common Korean superstition that if someone’s name is written in red, then death or bad luck will come to that person very soon.
Na Sengju invites us along to Sangmu for a look at Mugaksa.
Old man winter is here and he’s brought along his nefarious friend, the Jack Frost of holiday merriment, influenza, who does a lot more than just nip at your nose. Yes, along with snowball fights, powder dusted trees and snowcapped mountains, Korea’s winter wonderland spells trouble – it’s flu season.
He’s been all around the world but the GIC has beckoned this well-traveled boy back home. Son Hyun-woo, a Gwangju-bred linguistic hero, master of the dance floor, blogger-extraordinaire has become somewhat of an online celebrity. His website, Talk to Me in Korean, has emerged as a forerunner in web-based language learning.
Park Geun-hye will be the first woman president of South Korea. Michael Bielawski gives us his take.
Athletics Supporters holds sporting events to gather donations for local environmental and humanitarian organizations. Also, these events give people the chance to be involved in their communities and environment, while staying active. It is all about becoming healthier on the inside and out.
