Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Number two on the list of Lonely Planet’s Top Picks for South Korea is Gyeongju, but it often gets forgotten in favour of the draws of Seoul, Busan and Jeju. However, it is definitely worth making a trip soak up the fresh air, mountain views and a taste of old Korea.
The difference between our enforcement agencies are the result of our cultures’ different values. American values, in particular our legalism and moralism, are responsible for producing the police we have: men and women who see themselves as moral crusaders defending their communities, punishing the guilty.
The journey that led to Yang’s gold medal victory in the 2012 London Olympics is no work of fiction. It is a story of a man who, with the help of family and friends, leapt from obscurity to become an athletic hero.
Cho Hyun-taek is a man on a mission. Adam Hogue explores an exhibition of this talented artist’s works.
The works of Lee Ufan (이우환) focus on the space between subjects. In his art the negative is not blank; it has power, tremendous power.
Halim Park shares “My Korea” from Africa & Soul in Sangmu.
Club Nevermind, save the giant poll in the middle of the club, is a place you’ve got to check out a show at. Recently it played host to the 4th Gwangju Punk Day, an event that Adam started to look forward to each month, almost as much as his sweet, sweet pay check.
NOTE TO THE READER: This isn’t so much a review as it is a food essay on a weird food experience.
