Behind the Myth: Beat the Heat with Samgyetang?
It’s eaten all year round, but Koreans especially enjoy eating it on three “special” days in July and August, called Chobok (초복), Jungbok (중복) and Malbok (말복).
Tag: Stephen Redeker
Behind the Myth: Whistling with Consequences
There are a number of social faux pas that people avoid doing in public, as not to bother those around them. Would you consider adding whistling to the list?
Behind the Myth: Fan Death
In February we explore death in the form of a handy little appliance used to cool us off in the summer: the electric fan.
Christmas at Seongbin Girl’s Home
Every Saturday, a group of volunters visit Seongbin Girls’ Orphanage to spend time with the kids. Gwangju Volunteers Youth Assistance Group (GVYAG), the official name of the group, has been spear-headed by Al Barnum.
Behind the Myth: The Deadly 4
In Korea, the number 4 is considered to be bad luck. It goes even further: this number is believed to symbolize death itself.
Fukuoka – Visa Run or Just for Fun (Part 1)
Fukuoka, Japan, is a city located on the southern island of Kyushu, at about the same latitude as Jeju Island. It’s Japan’s seventh largest city by population, and a convenient destination for those in Korea looking to experience Japan.
Dave Shaffer: Four Decades in Gwangju
Dr. David Shaffer provides answers and insight about teaching English in the Gwangju News monthly column “Letters to KOTESOL.”