Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
The author, Lionel Shriver, throughout the book has the couple engage in serious conversations reflecting well-thought-out opinions and insights, which adds a great deal to the enjoyment of the book. The professional couple appears to be in full control of their lives and to be contributing members of society. Yet, the blaring question between them is, “What will happen to us?”
In the popular narrative of South Korea, people generally, and somewhat correctly, believe that this country that has become such an incredible economic and cultural powerhouse was built on sheer hard work. What is so easily overlooked is the human cost and the sacrifice, often by those who were willing to pay the ultimate price for their beliefs, that fundamentally shifted the landscape and laid the true foundation upon which democracy could take hold.
Situated in Yangnim-dong, Tiramitous (티라미뚜) was first introduced to me by a friend. I had no expectations of something special, since there are so many coffees hops with a solid variety of delicious desserts in and outside of Gwangju. Therefore, what could have been special about this one?
In the beginning chapters, the writing may make the book seem simplistic. But the author, Kazuo Ishiguro, is a Nobel Prize recipient, and from reading two of his other novels, I learned that there is a lot more happening than might first appear.
Mark Zuckerberg is one of the best-known people on the planet and one of the most despised. How could someone who is “a staunch believer in free expression,” an individual trying to connect people, create so much controversy?
Southern-style American barbeque lovers – fear not! Min Cook Barbeque can be found in two locations in Gwangju: Kumho-dong and recently also in a new location in downtown on Chungjang-ro.
“She tells an interesting story about the beginning of Korean television dramas.”
Korea is known to have about 2,500,000 vegans as of 2020. The number has gone up greatly compared to 150,000 in 2008. Besides these people, more people are choosing plant-based dishes at least one meal a day.
