Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Most people love their country. You’ll hear many reasons why people think their country is the best in the world. Maybe it’s the delicious food. It could be the beautiful landscape and architecture. Perhaps it’s the friendly, good-looking people. Korea possesses such beliefs about its country as well.
There are currently over 80 other endangered species living in Korea, most of which are birds, though there are also the more exotic leopards and Asiatic black bears.
As with so much else, the swastika, or man (Hangul: 만, from 만자) is said to have arrived in Korea with the Buddha, who supposedly bore the sigil upon both his heart and his feet.
Gabriel has been living in Gwangju since mid 2009. He has always had a wide appreciation of the arts, but it was only at the beginning of 2012 when he really started to enjoy photography as a hobby.
As most know, all Korean men are obligated to serve in the military, be it in the Army, Navy, or Air Force. Korean society believes this is the duty of a male Korean citizen, so long as he is physically and mentally sound.
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Although this is an exaggeration of the health benefits of apples, we can all agree that they’re one healthy fruit. Koreans have the same belief, with one reservation.
However, sometimes 8ball cannot help finding himself annoyed and mad at some… let’s call them “ugly Koreans”. Here are some examples:
Usually young Korean students don’t become accustomed to tests until middle school. Then tests progressively become more frequent, difficult, and important through high school, college, and post-graduate studies. These tests include major exams taken to qualify for premium job openings at major companies.
