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Fri, December 2, 2022 | 11:38

Inner workings of Gwangju Uprising revealed in ex-Peace Corps volunteer's book

Inner workings of Gwangju Uprising revealed in ex-Peace Corps volunteer's book

David Dolinger delivers his harrowing eyewitness account of the Gwangju citizens' movement for democracy and the military government's lethal response, in a new book, “Called by Another Name,” published by Goggas World. Dolinger was one of a handful of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) present in Gwangju for most of the weeks-long siege. His memories include a tense encounte...

2021-10-28 09:13

Celebrate Halloween in Seoul and beyond safely during COVID-19

Celebrate Halloween in Seoul and beyond safely during COVID-19

You probably knew already that Halloween takes place on the last day of October, but here's something you might not know: The word itself literally means "hallowed evening," and was previously known to its early European celebrators as All Hallows' Eve ("hallows" meaning saints, those made holy or sacred). All Hallows' Eve (Oct. 31) and All Saints' Day (Nov. 1) both paid homa...

2021-10-26 19:42

[Joseon Images] The haunting of Gyeonghui Palace

Joseon ImagesThe haunting of Gyeonghui Palace

Visiting a Korean palace in the early morning or late afternoon - when there are few, if any, visitors - is a haunting experience. With an active imagination, whispers from the past - carried by subtle breezes - can almost be heard and shadows seemingly move as you pass by open doorways and gates. It isn't surprising that many of the palaces are haunted not only by violent hi...

2021-10-26 18:53

Students launch fundraising for multicultural youth basketball team

Students launch fundraising for multicultural youth basketball team

Two high school students are raising funds to save the country's one and only basketball team comprised of teenagers from multicultural backgrounds, which is on the verge of disbandment. Global Friends, the basketball team based in Seoul's Itaewon, is facing hardship after its only corporate sponsor Hana Tour suspended support this month due to financial difficulties amid the...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-10-21 16:28

'Diverse Voices' of foreign residents shared on radio

'Diverse Voices' of foreign residents shared on radio

“Diverse Voices,” a radio show of English broadcaster TBS eFM (101.3MHz), deals with a variety of issues surrounding migrants and residents of foreign nationality in Korea. The light-hearted show, which airs every day from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., not only delivers useful information to listeners, but also uplifts their spirits through interesting interviews with guests from various...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-10-21 08:43

Anxiety fuels artist's cute enamel pin creations

Anxiety fuels artist's cute enamel pin creations

Late in 2018, Jamila Benson was going through a dark time in her life and her health was declining. She described experiencing tense jaw muscles, a relentless ringing in her ears and what felt like frequent mini-heart attacks. After weeks of struggling alone in silence, she sought out help. It was then she found out that she was experiencing anxiety.

2021-10-19 17:24

[Temple Adventures] The tale of love and dragon magic behind Buseok Temple's creation

Temple AdventuresThe tale of love and dragon magic behind Buseok Temple's creation

It's often said that the more things change, the more they stay the same; that is, except for Buseok Temple. When I first visited Buseok Temple back in the summer of 2011, the temple parking lot was just to the east of the temple grounds. So when I returned this past summer, I was in for a bit of a surprise.

2021-10-19 00:47

Human Rights Cities come together in Gwangju for int'l forum

Human Rights Cities come together in Gwangju for int'l forum

Gwangju has once again brought cities and citizens of the world together to build a better future, despite the global pandemic, for the 11th World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF). At this annual event created by the southwestern city, national and international experts in diverse fields shared methods and perspectives for the purpose of improving human rights around the glo...

2021-10-12 15:44

[Korea Encounters] Peace Corps' 1966 arrival in Korea

Korea EncountersPeace Corps' 1966 arrival in Korea

On Sept. 16, 1966, the first contingent of American Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) arrived in Korea. Four days later, in “Thoughts of the Times,” John C. Stickler reflected on an encounter months earlier with a small boy who had wanted to practice his English.

2021-10-12 11:58

Volunteers help foreign nationals settle in Seoul

Volunteers help foreign nationals settle in Seoul

The past several weeks have been the busiest period of her life since the launch of a support group for foreign nationals in Seoul, Suk-ja Lee-Fischer, founder and CEO of the Korea Center for Immigration (KCI), said.

2021-10-06 15:23

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