“Real Fun” at Design Biennale
Make sure to get down to Gwangju’s Design Biennale from Oct 15 – Nov 13 to experience an array of designs from Korean, Chinese and Japanese cultural curators.
Tag: Korea
The Jikji
Was Gutenberg’s printing press the first in the world? Heungdeok Temple monks used moveable type to create the UNESCO recognized Jikji in 1372.
My Journey as a GIC Volunteer
Park Ho Yeon shares his experience of volunteering at the Gwangju International Center.
Tailor Made
Lee Gang Guk has been tailoring suits for 44 years, since the Korean War, and has seen fashion trends change time and time again.
Are the Good Times Gone for Native English Teachers?
This article explores the new climate for native English teachers in Korea and its potential outcomes.
Jeolla: Koreans’ Bridge to the Past?
Jeolla is a province of booming economy as well as traditional Korean culture.
Jeolla in Imjin War
In the year 1592 Japan invaded Korea through the Busan harbor. Jeolla province then became an important strategic point in the defense of Korea.
Korea in the World: Arabia
Before 1959, no Korean had entered the Arab world. Yet for 10 years starting in 1974, millions of Koreans flooded the area, working for major companies like Hyundai. But what about now?