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August 2015 Issue No. 162 Published on July 27, 2015 Cover Photo: Swedish Ambassador Lars Danielsson Cover Art & Design: Joe Wabe Gwangju News is the first local English magazine in Korea, first published in 2001. It covers local and regional issues, with a focus on roles and activities of the international residents and local English-speaking communities.

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Gwangju City News Upcoming Events Swedish Ambassador: Strengthening The Current Korean Society 2015 Gwangju Universiade Review: Korean Children Meet American Athletes Athlete in Focus: Roger Rao Athlete in Focus: Nick Hough Athlete in Focus: Angus Pederson Athlete in Focus: Helen Lund Women in the Workforce Al Barnum Young Fashion Designers The Awakening of Social Enterprise in South Korea: Part 2 Fly In Jazz: A Local Band Gwangju Talks: “What Do You Think About the Government Handling MERS?” Gwangju Citizens “Clean Gwangju” Together Sewol Update August 2015 Gwangju Plays: Just Around the River Bend…

Gwangju Eats: Estrella Gwangju Cooks: Korean Style Salad Dressing Photo Essay: Pedro’s Voyagers Photo Essay: 2015 Gwangju Universiade Photo of the Month Gwangju Writes: Genesis Behind the Myth: The Hills are Alive with the Sound of…Spirits?

Jeolla History: Yun Seon-Do Memorial Hall and Nogudang My Korea: Zipping Around: Eco-adventures in Korea Departing Gwangju: Saipan - An Amazing Place for Leisure!

Green Korea: Let’s #CleanGwangju Together KOTESOL: Summer Reading for Stupendous Teaching Health: Catch those Zs – before Sleep Deprivation Catches up with You GIC Tour Preview: Goheung GIC Talk Preview: Data Driven Growth: Application of Current Opinions to GIC Program GIC Talk August Schedule Community Board

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GWANGJU CITY NEWS Compiled by Ki Su-yeon, Kim Ji-heon and Lee So-eun Photos courtesy of Gwangju Metropolitan City

GWANGJU FOREST CAMPING GROUND OPENS Gwangju citizens’ forest camping ground opened on June 1. It is located in Cheomdan, Buk-gu. This camping ground has 13 auto-camping sites and 14 general camping sites, including cookhouses, toilets and an observatory to see migratory birds. It is poised to be a popular leisure activity location. Gwangju began building this camping ground last year, costing nearly 30 billion won. It was scheduled to open in March, but was delayed due to Gangwha Island fires. Peak season is from July to August. The fee for general use is 15,000 won, and car camping is 20,000 won. Off-season car camping will cost 15,000 won, and general use will cost 10,000 won. Electricity will be available for an added fee of 3,000 won. Reservations can be made at http://greencity.gwangju.go.kr.

GWANGJU BECOMES WORLD CLASS CITY BY HOSTING UNIVERSIADE By hosting the 2015 Summer Universiade, Gwangju has come out to the world as a cultural and modern city. According to the Gwangju Development Institute, 34,000 posts about the Gwangju Universiade were uploaded on social media, including Twitter, Facebook and blogs, from July 2 to July 8. Posts have increased tenfold compared to June, which included roughly 3,300 posts per day. As people have voluntarily posted comments about Gwangju, others have become more interested in the city. Most news reports are covered throughout various media, however, many students all over the world have uploaded posts on their Social Networking Services (SNS) to cheer for friends and teams. A median of 420 posts related to “Universiade,” including some negative comments, were uploaded prior to the opening of the Gwangju Universiade. The number of posts increased to 19,000, while negative words decreased by 5.4% to 5,431 posts.

After the opening ceremony, 94.2% with 87,689 posts of positive words have been mentioned on SNS. Most frequently posted words on SNS were “enjoy” with 28,711, “happy” with 22,631, and 11,590 posts of “thank you.” These statistics indicate that the Universiade has contributed to the improved image of Gwangju on the world stage.

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GWANGJU BICYCLE TOUR “SING SING GO GWANGJU CITY ADOPTS LIVING WAGE SYSTEM GWANGJU!” Gwangju Metropolitan City began running a bicycle tour program, “Sing Sing Go Gwangju!” on July 9.

Via rickshaw, the tour introduces various tourist attractions in Gwangju near the National Asia Culture Complex, including the Yanglim-dong historical and cultural village, Art Street downtown, Dae-in Market, the Blue Street Part and Dongmyeong-dong café street.

Gwangju City has adopted a living wage system for the first time this year. A living wage is one that can meet the basic needs to maintain a safe, decent standard of living within the community. This year, the living wage is 7,254 won per hour, which is higher than the minimum wage (5,580 won per hour) by 1,674 won (30%).

The city announced its plan to adopt the living wage system last December. Based on the findings from “Sing Sing Go Gwangju!” is an emotional journey Gwangju Job Center, they have sought the way to accompanied by stories behind every corner of the better reflect consumer prices and overall spending city. Various events are also offered in each course. among citizens in Gwangju.

Huni Oppa, a travel guide wearing a rickshaw runner’s uniform, will provide in-depth guidance and The living wage system has been applied to the latourism information for each course. borers working at the local government and government-funded companies first. The estimated 474 Kim In-cheon, an official at the Tourism Promotion workers have been paid a living wage since July 1.

Department, said “‘Sing Sing Go Gwangju!’ is a creative sightseeing policy that organically combined the Gwangju Mayor Yoon Jang-hyeon said he will activebicycle and tourism. We are going to operate it in ly support workers in vulnerable positions to ease connection with various programs.” income inequality and social disparity, as well as to revitalize the local economy damaged by MERS by The bicycle tour program will be run on weekends encouraging consumer spending. and the price ranges from 10,000 won to 20,000 won, depending on the time and course.

DISPOSE OF TOILET PAPER INSIDE THE TOILET Reservations are available at Gwangju Eco Bike (062374-2245), Huni Oppa’s Daum blog (http://blog. Starting June 26, the city of Gwangju will implement daum.net/hunioppa1004/), and the National Asia a policy to remove wastebaskets from restrooms Culture Complex Square. to increase hygiene and decrease the amount of waste and undesirable smells. About 1,500 public restrooms and 10,000 private restaurants will no REGISTER YOUR PETS, IF YOU LOVE THEM longer utilize wastebaskets. The city plans to put up stickers that say, “Please deposit waste in toilet,” in During summer vacation, which began on July 1, the Korean and English. number of abandoned animals rises to a yearly high.

Gwangju has publicized the animal registration policy to reduce unregistered animals. The registry stores For more information on Gwangju, the animal’s and owner’s information to prevent aniplease scan the QR code mals from being abandoned and to find lost animals more efficiently. In the name of Gwangju City, the animal hospitals surgically insert microchips into the animal, which costs 10,000 won, and the animal tag, which costs 3,000 won. As of June, the city has seen 42% completion. For owners refusing to register, the first violation comes as a warning; the second includes a fee of 200,000 won; and the third costs 400,000 won.

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Events

Gangjin Celadon Festival 강진청자축제

AUGUST 1-9

Goryeo Celadon Porcelain Kiln Area (33, Cheongjachon-gil, Daegu-myeon, Gangjingun, South Jeolla) Take the intercity bus at the Gwangju bus terminal and get off at Gangjin bus terminal(80 minutes).

From the Gangjin bus terminal, take a local bus (강진-마량) bound for the Goryeo Celadon Porcelain Kiln. (고려청자도요지, Goryeo Cheongja Doyoji)/ (60 min.)

061-430-3191 http://eng.gangjinfes.or.kr/ until

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Landscape More Beautiful than Landscape: Maejung_Lee Chang-Ju 산수보다 아름다운 산수 梅汀 이창주 Gwangju Museum of Art – the third and fourth exhibition hall 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Closed on Mondays ￦ 500 won Gwangju Biennale bus stop or Gwangju Biennale Entrance bus stop 062-613-7100 http://www.artmuse.gwangju.go.kr/ Hello Art 헬로우 아트 Gwangju Museum of Art – the first and second exhibition hall 10a.m.–6 p.m. / Closed on Mondays ￦ 500 won Gwangju Biennale bus stop or Gwangju Biennale Entrance bus stop 062-613-7100 http://www.artmuse.gwangju.go.kr/

Muan White Lotus Festival 무안연꽃축제

AUGUST 13-16

Hoesan White Lotus Grounds and Illo-eup (Bongnyong-ri, Illo-eup, Muan-gun, South Jeolla) Take the intercity bus at the Gwangju bus terminal and get off at Mokpo Bus Terminal (50 minutes).

From there, take Bus 800 (30 minutes). Get off at Illo-eup Office and transfer to a local bus bound for Hoesan White Lotus Grounds. (회산 백련지; Hoesan Baengnyeonji) * During the festival, shuttle buses are available from Illo-eup Office to the venue.

061-450-5473 eng.muan.go.kr until

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Help Me Little Tarzan 도와줘, 꼬마타잔 Gwangju Museum of Art Children’s Gallery 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Closed on Mondays ￦ 500 won Gwangju Biennale bus stop or Gwangju Biennale Entrance bus stop 062-613-7100 http://www.artmuse.gwangju.go.kr/ Musical “Let It Go” 겨울왕국 – 광주 May 18 Culture Center – Democracy Hall 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. ￦ All Seats 30,000 won May 18th Culture Center or Jungheung Apartment 4-way bus stop 02-555-0822~3 http://ticket.interpark.com/

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Muju Firefly Festival 무주 반딧불축제

AUGUST 29-SEPT 6

MOVIES

@ GWANGJU THEATER Muju-gun area (Jinam Park, Bandi Land)/(326-17 Hanpungnu-ro, Muju-eup, Muju-gun, North Jeolla) Take the intercity bus at Gwangju bus terminal and get off at Muju terminal (3 and a half hours). From Muju bus terminal, turn right and go straight. From there, turn left at the CVS intersection.

063-324-2440 http://english.firefly.or.kr/index.html until

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The 6th Gwangju World Music Festival 2015 광주월드뮤직페스티벌 The Asian Culture Complex May 18th Square 6 p.m. ￦ Free National Asian Culture Complex bus stop or Culture Complex subway stop 062-226-8918~9 www.facebook.com/GJWMF August Home Match Schedule Date

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KT Wizards

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Doosan Bears

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Samsung Lions

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SK Wyverns

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Hanhwa Eagles

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Nexen Heroes

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KIA Champions Field,

￦ Weekdays: Adults 8,000 won/ Children 3,000 won, Weekends: Adults 9,000 won/Children 4,000 won, Mudeung Baseball Stadium or Gwangju KIA Champions Field Bus Stop www.tigers.co.kr

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Chungjang-no 5-ga 62, Dong-gu, Gwangju (two blocks behind NC WAVE), 8,000 won per person per film, 062-224-5858, http://cafe.naver.com/cinemagwangju

Selma 셀마 [Drama/ PG-13] David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Oprah Winfrey Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. receives the Nobel Peace Prize, four African American girls are killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church, and Selma, Alabama becomes a hotspot of racial tensions.

Love & Mercy 러브 앤 머시 [Drama/PG-13] John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks A young songwriter finds himself in the midst of extraordinary success but soon breaks downdue to psychological challenges.

Diary of a Chambermaid 어느 하녀의 일기[Drama] Lea Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Clotilde Mollet A young and ambitious woman works as a chambermaid for a wealthy couple in France during the early 20th century.

Dior and I 디올 앤 아이[Documentary/ R] Grace Coddington, Marion Cotillard, Isabelle Huppert This story looks behind the scenes at the Christian Dior fashion house and its haute couture collection.

La Famille Belier 미라클 벨리에 [Drama/ 12] Karin Viard, Francois Damiens, Eric Elmosnino A sixteen-year-old daughter of the Belier family must decide to leave her family to pursue her dreams of singing and education, or stay and become the helper of her deaf parents.

Inside Llewyn Davis 인사이드 르윈 [Drama/ R] Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman Llewyn Davis is a folk singer struggling to achieve his career while keeping his life in order.

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Strengthening The Current Korean Society Written by Katrin Marquez Photos by Joey Nunez and courtesy of the Swedish Embassy

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wedish Ambassador Lars Danielsson is a man with undeniable intelligence and the ability to make one feel like the most important person in the room.

His profession of choice is obvious; diplomacy suits him well. Sweden’s Ambassador to Korea since September 2011, Mr. Danielson spoke at the GIC on May 30, and Gwangju News was privileged to speak with the Ambassador one-on-one about the lessons he has learned and what he thinks is next for Korea.

Informed by years of dedicated work, he had much to say.

Prior to serving in Korea, Ambassador Danielsson had acquired an impressive résumé. He had worked in three continents: serving in China, Switzerland, the United States, Hong Kong and Macau. Domestically, he worked as a foreign policy advisor under two prime ministers and as secretary of state for over a decade. Speaking of his experience, he emphasized that lessons can be learned from any country one serves in, thus highlighting two of his assets as a diplomat: his ability to understand others and his desire to learn.

“There is always something you could improve in your own country [by] listening and learning from others. But you also need to start to learn your own platform — what is possible and what is not possible [within your context],” he said. He speoke about issues by punctuating each argument with a relevant historical example. Especially when speaking about how globalization facilitates collaboration between countries, he emphasized the enduring importance of history. “It is still amazing to me sometimes that history means more than you would think.” The Ambassador added that, though he ponders ways to improve the countries he serves in, he is “not in the process of selling the Swedish system very much, because you cannot sell it. It is Swedish and it is based on Swedish realities and Swedish circumstances, and those realities and circumstances are different in Korea, different in the United States, different all over the world.”

Ambassador Danielsson claims that his more than 35 years of experience have made him “become more humble in terms of what you can export from one country to another when it comes to systems.” During his GIC Talk, he joked about how Koreans tend to ask how to replicate Sweden’s so-called welfare state — a term he thinks wrongly underemphasizes Sweden’s commitment to the market economy — in Korea. He continued that he does not think Sweden’s system should be replicated in Korea because

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trying to do so would ignore the complex historical and political realities that lead to Sweden’s current system, which is partially a consequence of the 1930s Grand Bargain between labor unions and employers that shaped Swedish economic development. Instead, he suggests for leaders and the public to recognize “certain principles that are extremely useful and that can be [implemented] virtually anywhere.”

The principles he identified seemed to orbit an idea from his GIC Talk: the importance of the individual.

Ambassador Danielsson conveyed the benefits of democracy and free-markets for society. Commenting on what these ideas mean for Korea, he recognized Gwangju’s role in asking necessary questions of what human rights means today through the World Human Rights Cities Forum and other commemorations of the May 18th Movement. He added that “Gwangju has shown that [if] you have people in one place who believe that fundamental [rights] are very important, that will have a significant influence in the rest of the country.” Danielsson also spoke about the importance societies should put on reevaluating their successes and challenges, particularly in terms of the public’s perception of government.

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3 1, 2, 3. Swedish Ambassador Lars Danielsson is very active in promoting the relationships between the Korean and Swedish governments

For Ambassador Danielsson, trust is “absolutely essential” to maintaining a society, particularly one similar to Sweden’s. He thinks, however, that the “gradual building of trust in [Korea] will be in a different way than in [Sweden]. It will not start in the labor market [as it did with the Grand Bargain].” He hopes that this “will start more in trust-building lines between people and government.” He recognizes, however, that, especially now after the Sewol disaster, there are new added challenges since some question the government’s commitment of protecting citizens. He suggests that the anger resulting from the Sewol incident actually “illustrates [how] people would like to be able to trust their government” and he hopes authorities have learned from the disaster. Though Ambassador Danielsson speaks with affection about his time in Korea, he recognizes that Korea faces many challenges beyond the consequences of Sewol and of MERS. Korea is a country in transition, following decades of extraordinarily rapid development. When combined with the unique political issues that arise from the division of the two Koreas, this necessitates that Korea develops unique methods of dealing with emerging issues. Ambassador Danielsson noted that

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some of the current policies stem from a time when Korea’s “focus [was] on the economic aspect, to get through, to get people out of poverty, [to enable] them to have a better life,” but that some of those approaches now need reconsideration. One example is the education system which Danielsson suggests might benefit from increased emphasis on “creativity, innovation [and] doing things jointly.”

He also spoke that even though the Korean people are welcoming and kind, some particularities of Korean culture make it difficult for international residents to fully integrate in society, which should be addressed to maintain the labor market and the falling birthrates. Though these issues represent real challenges, Danielsson remains positive.

Ambassador Danielsson’s perspective on Korea can best be described as informed optimism. He is realistic about the challenges, yet enthusiastic that the Korean people can overcome them. A theme during his GIC Talk was the potential of the teenagers and young adults whom he strongly encouraged to make positive changes in Korea.

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Reports from 2015 Gwangju Universiade Walking around together, the children and athletes met someone new whenever the music stopped. After teams of children and athletes were created, five large groups played team games that included stacking wheels stuffing Oreo cookies into their mouths.

Working in pairs, no duo was able to stack the 10 wheels successfully. But on their own, many children and athletes successfully moved a single cookie from forehead to mouth by only moving their faces.

Korean Children Meet American Athletes Written and photographed by Joey Nunez Special thanks to Nancy Harcar

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embers of the 2015 Universiade American Track and Field Team enjoyed Sunday, July 5, as they met, played with and befriendedchildren from Gwangju at the MDream Orphanage that afternoon.

Jack Hoyt, Team USA Coach, appreciated the chance to give back to the Gwangju community and see his team come together. “It gave our team an opportunity to do something together that was meaningful and off the field of competition,” he said.

Angel Lam, MDream Mentor, appreciated their visit.

“They act as an inspiration and mentor to the kids at MDream in chasing their own dreams.”

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Such entertaining games were followed by testimonies given by two Christian athletes, sharing how it is possible to incorporate their faith in their sports.

Afterward, all athletes introduced themselves, their educational pursuits and what sports competitions they were involved in. The event concluded with group and personal pictures.

Hoyt expressed how much he loved the experience at MDream, especially what he witnessed. “It was rewarding for me to watch the athletes pay so much attention to the children and watch the children warm up.”

Lam appreciated that the athletes showed an example worth following. “[The children] should not be overwhelmed by their aspirations, because these athletes weren’t, and their accomplishments have shown just how far individuals can go if they set their minds to it.”

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18-year-old, he represented New Zealand in table tennis at the 2015 Gwangju Universiade.

Another obstacle was the criteria needed to send delegates. New Zealand needed at least three players, two of whom had to be ranked nationally in the top 10. Roger was one of them, but it was unclear whether there would be others to form a team.

“I was actually just really happy knowing we could send a team,” said Roger, who came to the Gwangju Universiade with teammates Daniel Lowe, Zhiyang Cheng and Jonathan Wang. The New Zealand team entered the Universiade as a definite underdog. Rao speculated that his team would have to play at their best to come in just below the heavy-hitting teams of Korea, Japan and China. Rao found that it was actually easier to play all-out when his opponent was better than he was. Mentality, of course, is key, as Roger has learned to focus and control his emotions through years of experience. In his opinion, the ability to handle different situations and adapt to opponents’ playing styles are what separates the great players from the rest.

Athlete in Focus

Roger Rao: Mindset and Motivation at the 2015 Gwangju Universiade Written by Laura Becker Photo courtesy of Roger Rao

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y the time Roger Rao realized he was injured it was too late to back out of the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. Despite severe inflammation in his right shoulder where he needed painkillers just to lift his arm, he competed and reached the final. “I wasn’t really sad that I lost, rather I was sad that I was not able to play at my best,” Rao remembered.

No stranger to the highest level of competition, Auckland native Rao was the youngest-ever New Zealand Open champion at 13-years-old. Now at

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The ability to perform under pressure is important in both athletics and academics, and Roger strives for a high level in both. This August, he will head to the United States to study engineering at Duke University. Though he has determined to keep playing, he is prepared to play at a less competitive level as he balances the demands of his studies and his sport.

Rao describes himself as both an athlete and a student, but at the Gwangju Universiade he was pure athlete. The competition hall in Jangseong had no schedule for practice hours, so the athletes crowded four or six at one table to practice. “We always do it, so we are used to balls flying everywhere,” Rao said. Though candid off the court, he plays with the tight focus required of a top athlete.

Competing in Men’s Doubles, Rao and teammate Daniel Lowe defeated Lebanon, but lost to Hong Kong. In Mixed Doubles, with teammate Natalie Paterson, Rao won against Sri Lanka and ultimately lost to South Korea. In Men’s Teams, New Zealand came in well behind the top teams, beating Mongolia, but losing to Sweden and Hong Kong.

To Rao, however, the competition results are of secondary importance: “Winning and losing do not matter too much; it is more knowing that I have been able to reach my full potential.”

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Athlete in Focus

Nick Hough Australian Athlete Inspires All Written by Joey Nunez Photos courtesy of the Australian Delegation for 2015 Gwangju Universiade

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ick Hough’s main event is the 110 meters hurdle. “There is not much time to focus, as there are huge hurdles and high jumps, with a second between to jump.” If anything while running, Hough recalls how he has been trained and guided, and then, sprints as fast as he can.

During last month’s Universiade, the Athletes’ Village provided for this Australian’s needs and wants so that he could train, rest and prepare to perform at his best. Hough loved what he saw of South Korea. “The volunteers here are so loving and welcoming. And the events were fantastic, with multiple sports and [diversity].”

Off the field, Hough considers himself to be an entrepreneur, having launched GradeProof while studying for combined undergraduate Bachelor degrees in Information Technology and Laws at the University of Sydney. Hough’s mobile application allows users to submit writing so the program can ensure no information has been plagiarized. It also improves grammar, provides writing suggestions and more.

The program is now also available in South Korea, and Hough’s business is becoming globally available at a finger’s touch. “For a few years I have been working on this program every night to have computers read the text. I did the coding, and it fits in my schedule with athletics, because I can do the work while traveling.”

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Back on the track, Hough considers injuries his greatest challenge, but optimism pushes him onward. “I have managed to keep training through the injuries, because there is a bigger picture for me to do the best.” The upcoming 2016 Rio de Janiero Summer Olympics has kept Hough both motivated and driven.

Hough’s greatest lesson has been to not consider world rankings. “I was ranked 15th and I came in 4th, and no one expected that. I have conquered the pressure and I have used it to my benefit.”

Hough is referring to the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, his third-highest accomplishment in competition.

His best accomplishment was winning gold at the 2010 Youth Olympics in Singapore. Hough also currently holds the second-fastest 110 meter hurdles time in Australian history, with a time of 13.42 seconds.

Through it all, Hough wants to inspire people both back home in Australia and here in Gwangju. “Nothing is impossible. I push myself to the limits and keep myself busy. I get out there and get things done. I try something and I give things a go with no regrets.”

Want to have help by using Hough’s application?

Visit www.gradeproof.com for more information.

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Athlete in Focus

Angus Pederson Written and photographed by Matthew Endacott

Left: Angus (top, third from left) with his badminton teammates from the U.K. Top: The U.K. team at the welcoming ceremony of the 2015 Gwangju Universiade

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young badminton player and chemical engineering student from Bath University in the United Kingdom was informed of an opportunity to play in the Universiade games earlier this year. He considered it and ultimately agreed. Never having heard of these games, he researched and learned how big the Universiade really is.

His excitement began to mount for the upcoming event. He imagined all the best university athletes from around the world coming together to compete in Gwangju, South Korea. He met his fellow U.K. badminton teammates, and their talk of the games brought even more anticipation to this young man from London. The team received their gear and boarded their flight to South Korea. His name is Angus Pederson and he arrived in Korea ready to play.

Badminton competitions and conditions were fiercer than Pederson envisioned. Playing inside does not prevent the environment from affecting play. He said the draft from the air conditioners in these big arenas plays a huge role in a badminton match.

birdie dramatically. In one section of the court, the wind will take it one way and then immediately the current will direct it another. It’s really difficult to anticipate because badminton is so fast that we don’t have time to do anything but react.”

Pederson then described the level of competition his team had to face. “It’s like playing tennis against Roger Federer. We can’t be mad, just happy to have the opportunity to play against the best.” He additionally said as difficult as it was to lose in such a big way, it was a great experience playing a globally-ranked top team.

He had nothing but praise for his participation in the Universiade: “It’s overwhelming. Unbelievable, [how] 11,000 athletes from around the world are packed into gigantic apartments together,” he said. “It’s astounding to have us all come together and be a part of it. When we were at the opening ceremonies with the stadium full of 45,000 to 50,000 spectators, it all hit me at once how big a deal these games are. It’s the biggest thing I’ve been a part of and probably ever will, and I am thankful to [have been] a part of it.”

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Athlete in Focus

Heather Lund

Written by Matthew Endacott Photographed by Mathieu Belanger

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eather Lund is the captain of the women’s Canadian soccer team which has advanced farther than any other Canadian team in the history of the World University Games. Lund is currently enrolled in the Master’s degree program of Speech Language Pathology at the University of Montreal and plans to become a clinician. When she is not busy studying, Lund mentioned that she typically hangs out with friends, kicks the soccer ball around, exercises to stay in game-shape or plays soccer with the boys for a good challenge. Lund is from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, and attended the University of Alberta for her undergraduate degree, where she holds her school’s all-time goals scored record.

Lund’s first collegiate soccer experience at Alberta was frustrating and difficult. She had a poor try-out and sprained her ankle, which left few opportunities for her to play and grow with her team. Following Lund’s first year she had serious doubts whether or not to compete at the collegiate level. It was the biggest obstacle she had to overcome in her career to date. “I drove those thoughts from my mind and ended up achieving more than I imagined. I came back stronger and better and continued to get better every season,” she said. “If you want something

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bad enough, never give up.”

Along with three teammates, Lund is thankful and excited to be at her second Universiade games. “It’s an amazing experience: a great idea to bring people together and interact in this environment. The atmosphere is wonderful. The people are wonderful.”

The team played a familiar opponent, Japan, for the Bronze medal match on Sunday. Their only practice together as a team was during a week that both teams were in Japan, where they twice scrimmaged and lost to the Japanese Universiade team.

For Lund and her teammates, Canada sadly lost the Bronze medal match against Japan in a rough defeat. Still Lund did not let that get her down. She remains very grateful and happy to even have had the opportunity to play at this event.

Lund also had a message to share for the people of Gwangju: “Thank you for being welcoming and gracious hosts,” she said. “Everyone is so happy to help and greets us with warm smiles. Also, support Canada!”

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Women in the Workforce Written by Ana Traynin Photos courtesy of Park So-yeon and Ana Traynin

Kim Mi-gyeong Indoor Climber

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n the beginning, my older brother was against me climbing, but when I won first place in a competition, he realized I was doing well and became proud of me. My whole family continues to be proud of me.”

When Kim Mi-gyeong started rock climbing 28 years ago, there were no indoor climbing gyms in Korea. A post high-school winter trip to Jiri Mountain with friends led her up the rocks, and she has not stopped since. Now the owner of Duam-dong’s Extreme Climbing Center (ECC), Kim, 47, has turned a hobby into a lifelong passion and more than a job.

In the beginning, there were very few women participating in climbing and little opportunity available to them.

“These days, there are many women, even those who overtake men in climbing,” Kim said. “Regardless of age, gender, status, everyone can do it.”

Kim also met her husband while hiking. Now that their son is seven years old, he can also be seen at her gym and on the mountains. However, Kim says she is lucky to have her mother-in-law, who, from the beginning, has helped watch her son while she and her husband go out on climbs and expeditions.

The ECC has been open since 2006, with Kim taking over in 2011. She has become friends with several Gwangju native English teachers who have frequented the center over the years. While many of her international climbing teammates have left Korea, Kim took the opportunity to meet a group of them in Bishop, California last year.

“It was my first trip abroad to meet foreigner friends, and I made another promise to do it again this year,” Kim said.

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“Climbing is very good exercise, more interesting than others,” Kim said. “You need to have a good mind, and it is a full-body sport. I want to continue this until I’m a grandmother.”

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Park So-yeon

Subway Train Pilot is an accident, I have to take care of it by myself.”

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ince riding trains as a young girl, Suncheon native Park So-yeon dreamed of becoming a driver.

To achieve her dream, she graduated Korea National Railroad College University in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province, the country’s only railroad university.

In 2013, Park applied to join the Gwangju Metro to be closer to her hometown. She was accepted as a train operator. Out of the 72 operators in the system, Park is one of only two women. At 27, she is also one of the youngest.

Park works nine hours per day, morning through afternoon. Her regular schedule is to work two full days, then one night and one day off. Although the trains are mostly automated, the drivers must stay alert. Park’s total driving time is 2.5 hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon.

“Because I work 4.5 hours in a closed area, I try to continue some exercise during the daytime to keep myself healthy. What I like as a pilot is [that] I am given a lot of flexibility in managing my time.”

One issue that comes up for Park is driving alone.

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While the Gwangju Metro is not currently a big part of the city’s transportation system, Park says the addition of Line 2 will greatly expand its presence alongside buses and taxis.

She noted the recent addition of the Honam KTX line at Songjeong Station, where the Metro is already connected, as another important development for the subway.

Although female taxi drivers are prevalent, and there has been an increase in female bus drivers, for those riding the trains, a female driver is still a novelty.

“The train piloting is mostly for males, not females,” Park said. “Passengers show strong interest in the fact that I am a rare female pilot. It is a closed area, so they can’t talk to me, but sometimes I can see them pointing and talking. Because I have a clear definition of my job, I don’t have any burden. In the beginning, I got a lot of help from my colleagues and supervisors.”

According to Park, less women work in managerial and technical positions, but they are working in civil engineering and signal management. She expects women’s roles to expand in the transportation field and elsewhere.

“The barrier is being broken between males and females. With more equality, more women are active in different areas of society.”

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n Saturday, June 13, Gwangju honored Al Barnum, the first recipient of the Michael Simning Community Builder Award, during the GIC Talk at the Gwangju International Center downtown. Al was nominated for his work in establishing the Adopt a Child for Christmas program, which he started several years ago to benefit the girls at Sungbin Orphanage.

Michael Simning was a Canadian expat who became a business owner, a volunteer, a community builder, a husband, a father and a friend to many in Gwangju. His loss in 2014 left a big hole in the hearts of many, and big shoes to fill. The award was created to remember him for his community and

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volunteer work in the city of Gwangju. This award is to recognize those who carry on his legacy of doing work for the public good, and to encourage others to get involved in the Gwangju community and continue Mike’s legacy.

The award selection committee chose Al Barnum as the recipient because of the long lasting and farreaching impact of the Adopt a Child for Christmas program. Al had been a volunteer at Sungbin with Mike Simning for a variety of events and English tutoring sessions. When the Christmas season was approaching, he thought it would be a nice idea for the girls at Sungbin to have some presents to open at Christmastime. With the help of friends, he

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1 1. Al Barnum (back far right) among the other nominees and award winners of the Michael Simning Community Builder Award 2. Al Barnum received a special certificate presented by Dr. Shin Gyonggu, Gwangju International Center Director

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was able to create a Facebook group to help other foreigners sign up to get names of orphans to buy presents for, and the program took off from there.

Although in later years Al would hand over administration of the program to others, the program has continued to grow. In the first year of the program, 55 children at Sungbin received presents. Last Christmas, over 700 children in multiple orphanages around Gwangju benefitted from the program. It truly has become a long-lasting organization with a community-wide impact.

One need only look at the names of several of the other nominees for the award to see the impact of the program. Finalists Jordan VanHartingsveldt, Calen Cygan, and Choi Sunjin were all nominated because of their work for the Adopt a Child for Christmas program. They expanded the program to include more children at more orphanages

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around the city, and also directed many different fundraisers to make it happen. Finalist Lianne Bronzo has participated in several volunteer organizations in Gwangju, and says she was inspired to create her own organization, Gwangju Freecycle and its swap events, by the creativity and activism she saw modeled in our community.

Other nominees included Brian Burgoyne, for his volunteer work for various charity fundraisers over the years; Kim Young-im, for her work with the UNESCO KONA Storybook Center; Jen Lee, for her work on the Gwangju Blog and volunteerism for various charity organizations throughout the years; and David Shaffer, for his work with the KOTESOL organization.

All the nominees were honored at the ceremony with certificates for their work for the Gwangju community. In addition, the finalists were given handmade Hawaiian shirts, in honor of one of Mike’s Simning’s favorite fashion choices. The recipient, Al Barnum, was also presented with an appreciation gift of 200,000 won, and a matching gift of 200,000 won was presented to the Gwangju charity of his choice, Haein Temple.

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Young Fashion Designers Interviewed by Lee So-eun Translated by Lee So-eun, Ki Su-yeon and Karina Prananto Photos courtesy of Kang In-hye, Yoo Hee-jeong and Lee Yu-jeong

Kang In-hye Chonnam National University Clothing Department

Hi, my name is Kang In-hye, and my dream is to become a fashion designer. When I was a senior in high school, my keen interest was fashion. One day, I heard the news of Alexander McQueen’s death, so I searched for his works. His fascinating works led me to my dream to be a designer, and I entered Chonnam National University.

I majored in the department of clothing. At first I was interested in Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood’s work where sensibility was both exaggerated and expressed directly.

However, I am more interested in body shapes (lines) than exaggerated beauty.

I think that it is fun to understand designer’s values also.

Franco Moschino, called a “Rogue of Fashion,” is a surprise to me because Moschino is a brand that expresses wit and sense of humor in works. The head designer for Moschino, Jeremy Scott, made trendy images like “pop style.”

Last June, I did my graduate work with five studentdesigners (co-workers). We focused on modern lines and unique sensibility, so we launched “WHY” as a casual brand, successfully. WHY expresses social issues humorously by designing character and tag styles. The most important feature is where motivation comes from, and questioning, can I wear my clothes as a customer.

Definite motivation can make brands that have unity and create various designs in a collection. I learned about customers’ satisfaction, as well. When I enjoy designing clothes, customers can be satisfied with my clothes. Therefore, I hope to be a fashion designer. I want to achieve my goal by keeping in touch with diverse styles.

Thus, you can expect to see a “characterful” designer, Kang Inhye, who can embrace both the commercial design of America and the emotional design of Europe!

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Yoo Hee-jeong Chosun University Design Department

Why did you choose to study fashion?

I am very interested in fashion. I think that fashion shows the identity of people wearing clothes, and I think that is the most important attraction. I felt a lot of passion for fashion, so I picked my major for “Design.�

Which fashion designer inspires you? Why? My favorite fashion designer is Tom Brown. He did not learn about design formally, and his career was only as a salesman at Giorgio Armani and an assistant designer at Club Monaco. Although he had a simple career life beforehand, Brown had a firm motto to make clothes which he wants to wear.

Furthermore, he really enjoys his job, and these things are similar to my motto too.

Describe your design philosophy or style.

I seek remarkable works that are unique, unlike popular styles. There were some works that people found difficult to understand in my graduate work because some of the clothes were grotesque. However, I am now satisfied with my work, because I could convey my purpose to the audience.

What are your future plans after graduating? What is your dream job?

Because I am a student graduating soon, and due to the fashion industry being so expansive, I just want to know and learn about a lot of things. I am going to build my career with the sportswear brand, Apple Leiden, as an intern. I want to participate in fashion week and become a successful fashion designer.

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Lee Yu-jeong Chosun University Design Department Why did you choose to study fashion?

Frankly it has been my dream since I was a child.

I like creating and drawing. One day in middle school I watched a fashion show on TV where models walked down the runway with amazing clothes. I thought “Wow, I want to make amazing clothes as well!” I think after that day, I wanted to become a fashion designer.

Which fashion designer inspires you? Why? It is difficult to choose just one person as I have changed my preferences over time. But if I can really just choose one person, it would have to be Phoebe Philo. She is currently the designer for the Celine brand. I think her designs look simple yet modern and perfect. I think she makes clothes that are a perfect fit for anyone. I think she gives me a lot of inspiration and a lot of good examples.

Describe your design philosophy or style.

To me, all my clothes have to be comfortable. I do not want clothes to be troublesome for the wearer. So I like basic, minimal styles. For many people, minimal styles may look boring, but from that simplicity there is something that gives energy. Although it is of simple design, from the right pattern to cut out sewing, it will be a perfect and neat cloth. Sometimes it still gives me goose bumps when I see such a design.

What are your future plans after graduating?

What is your dream job?

First my purpose after graduating is to find a job. I want to work with a design team. While working in a company I want to gain hands-on experience.

My final goal is to design my own brand. I think it is my wish to accomplish this feat before I die. Whenever I see a collection book I always feel: “Ah, this is the design from this designer.”

I always thought that this is amazing. From it people will recognize and know instantly about that designer. I want to be that kind of person!

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The Awakening of Social Enterprise in South Korea Part 2 Written by Park Ho-yeon

This second installment gives more information from the original article printed in July’s edition of Gwangju News

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n 2007, the Korean government enacted the social “Enterprise Promotion Act” for the creation of employment as an alternative toward preventing higher unemployment. When it came to Korea’s social enterprise, an economic mutation was born out of failures of the Korean government and the markets that failed to upkeep. A social enterprise is an organization that applies commercial strategies to maximize improvements and environmental wellbeing, rather than maximizing profits for external shareholders. This organization is engaged in business activities by producing and selling goods and services while pursuing a social purpose of enhancing the quality of life for local residents by providing social services, such as creating jobs for the disadvantaged who have difficulties in getting necessities needed for survival, due to education, healthcare, and social welfare market prices being too high to achieve.

In contrast with a social enterprise, many commercial enterprises consider themselves to have social objectives, but commitment to these objectives is motivated by the perception that such commitments will ultimately make the enterprise more financially valuable. In short, commercial enterprises can operate only for their own profits, but social enterprises can also share their profits by investing in the society that helps them thrive.

The most successful social enterprise in Gwangju is the “Beautiful Store.” The shop sells back recycled items donated by residents to local poor residents at a very cheap price. All of the profits are given back to the local people or groups in need, and the remaining items are then sold to other devel-

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oping countries. This efficient economic cycle and productive use is possible with many people participating, with aid for the disadvantaged, sales of recycled items and redistribution of recycled items.

Nothing is wasted in this social enterprise, and social responsibility is directly pursued to raise funds for charitable projects.

Moreover, the fact that many volunteers participate in its business activities shows a real example of how a mass campaign for change can encourage all people to improve their regions and the world, by making commitments of participating in economic activities.

The large gaps in wealth between the rich and the poor is largely due to economic rules which cannot control the markets or the economy. These rules require various, flexible and complementary economic activities that can cope with the failures of the government. However, the market economy for creating jobs and improving the social well-being of the people can be directly altered by the utilizing social enterprises as the most efficient economic system to deal with imminent economic and social problems.

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Fly In Jazz: A Local Band Written by Lisa Crone and Douglas Baumwoll Photographed by Lisa Crone

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e both did a search on Google for “jazz bars Korea” and 99 percent of the results talk about jazz venues in Seoul, with a few mentions in Busan. But did you know that you can see high-quality jazz right here in Gwangju? That’s right, every Friday night you can head into Chungjang-ro neighborhood and stop in the Speakeasy pub, a local hot spot for foreigners and natives alike, seeking out a light social atmosphere combined with live music. The owner supports local live music and one of the frequent players is Fly In Jazz, a band whose members are

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all students from Honam Theological College in Gwangju. The band’s lineup has changed over the years as members graduate and move on to other pursuits; however, the music has never stopped. The band’s founder and original piano player, Sun Lee, was a music professor at Honam. She created the project in order to provide her students with an opportunity to play jazz in an authentic atmosphere in Gwangju. Speakeasy provided the stage where she and her students could do their thing without feeling too much pressure. Fly In Jazz provides a

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ing and after the Korean War, members of the U.S. Army stayed in Korea and brought their culture with them, including jazz music. Many American musicians played in Korea but started to change their style for Korean audiences.”

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relaxed, yet polished, musical experience for folks to enjoy alongside a beverage, enjoying life and decompressing from their work week.

Sun Lee, who earned both her B.A. (University of North Florida) and M.A. (Florida State University) in the United States, has a unique Korean perspective on the brand of jazz disseminated here in Korea. How did she end up studying there? Well, she has got a made-for-the-movies anecdote on that count. She first became interested in jazz when, as a high school student, she “accidently” heard some music being played in a record shop. Although she had been playing piano her entire life, she did not recognize the musician or genre of the music. She queried the owner about it, and he told her that the player was Marcus Roberts, a blind jazz pianist from America, and that the music was called “jazz.” She was so impressed by the tunes she heard, indeed “yearning for a new style of music,” that she decided to go to America to study jazz, seeking out Roberts, a professor at Florida State University, and studying under him. The rest is history for her, as she has attained her dream and is now an accomplished jazz pianist and professor in Korea. About Roberts, she said, “Even though he was blind, the way he played and his thoughts towards jazz were enough to make me love jazz and push me to practice.”

As for modern-day listeners in Korea, she asserted, “Nowadays, jazz is still an unfamiliar genre for Korean people. It is hard to find places to play so there are not many opportunities for musicians to practice. However, recently there have been more jazz musicians, jazz bars and festivals occurring in Korea. This shows that jazz is becoming more popular in Korea.” As a professor, Lee thinks Korea still has a long way to go in developing its own style of jazz. “In America,” she said, “the jazz programs are very developed and students can learn any instrument they want to, but Korean programs are biased toward learning piano.” Due to this bias, music program curricula lack the diversity and richness of American programs. This is, however, starting to change.

Embodying this changing face of Korean jazz are the young musicians of Fly In Jazz. The lead drummer, Ju Young, is studying vocals but decided to play drums in the band to work on his rhythm, which he considers his weakness. “My dream is to be a singer and song writer,” he said.

Jazz is a genre of music that, generally speaking, does not enjoy a relatively wide fan base; so, many bar owners avoid letting jazz musicians play. Speakeasy, however, is not one of those places. If you would like to support local jazz musicians, pop in on a Friday night at 10:30 p.m. and tap your foot to a jazzy tune of guitar, bass, piano and even trombone, played by the musicians of Fly In Jazz.

I asked Lee about her perception of the jazz scene in Korea compared to that of America. “In America, jazz is part of the culture, history and social life,” she said. “For jazz musicians, there are lots of opportunities to play even though it is still hard to make a decent living. Jazz is everywhere and I think jazz is more than music for musicians in America.

They are also respected as musicians. In Korea, the history of jazz is actually a lot longer than what people think. It has more than 50 years of history. Dur-

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What do you think about the government handling MERS? Written and interviewed by Ki Su-yeon and Lee So-eun

LEE JI-YEON (FEMALE/ 27/ MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER)

I do not know whether MERS is a critical disease or not. As far as I know no one around me was infected by MERS, which is very fortunate. The local government did their job very well. Thanks to them, I could go about my daily routine. But I cannot deny that the disease has strongly influenced Korean society and economics in undesirable ways.

After the outbreak of MERS, people lost faith in the [federal] government. They saw how the government acted when faced with a crisis.

The government tried to hide information, which only promoted the spreading of rumors. They boasted their achievements over broadcasting systems, even before taking any proper actions, and they even blamed a few citizens for their lack of sensibility, who turned out to be innocent.

The whole situation worried people so much that they avoided social activities, and it hurt the Korean economy so deeply. As fears over MERS escalated, the number of customers visiting tourist attractions, shopping centers and other local retailers sharply decreased.

The government’s inept response to MERS also had a negative impact on households.

Even my father lost his job due to the financial damages the outbreak of MERS has caused. Even though my brother and I are working, our family still needs his financial support, because my youngest sister just entered university this year.

HAN SEA-BYEOL (MALE/25/ UNIVERSITY STUDENT)

When I first heard about MERS, I did not care much about it. I thought it was a kind of flu that is a little bit more serious than the common cold. But it became the biggest catastrophe of South Korea nowadays. It was so fast, almost less than one month that MERS spread through the whole country. Then I realized it was a very serious matter that I needed to care and worry about.

Of course, it was my carelessness that made me so dull to the most dangerous problem. But it was not only me who underestimated the problem of MERS. The South Korean government, including President Park, has been telling people to let the situation settle itself and calm down, saying it is no big deal at a time when people who got the virus were dying from it. Even if it is only deadly to old and weak people, it is still a huge threat to social immunity.

Without people having a healthy social immune system, the disease can easily spread through the population, and eventually to the people who are vulnerable to the disease, like the elderly and babies. Unlike the time we prevented SARS from spreading, we missed the golden time and opportunity to prevent the disease from spreading.

I do not know how to manage this problem, but I know the government is responsible for this chaos, and they have to solve this problem to keep people safe from the disease, not thinking about tourism and money so much.

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KIM EUN-JEONG (FEMALE/ 32/ NUTRITIONIST) One of my friends is a nurse working at a hospital in Boseong, where South Jeolla’s first MERS patient was confirmed. Fortunately, the patient fully recovered and people who were directly or indirectly in contact showed no symptoms and could be removed from isolation. Thank goodness.

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I think highly of my friend’s efforts and commitment, as well as those of her colleagues. I wanted to hear how things happened in Boseong, but she was really afraid of leaking information and did not say much. However, she carefully pointed out a few mistakes that the government has made.

They were too reluctant to disclose specific information to the public in the dilemma between personal information protection and public interest. And their earliest responses to MERS were improper, in that they easily concluded the transmission paths of MERS would be similar to those in the Middle East.

No one can predict how the new epidemic would spread. The health authorities might have followed the existing instructions because of restricted financial resources. However, when it comes to preemptive measures, health authorities always have to think of the worst case scenarios.

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LEE DA-EUN (FEMALE/ 22/ STUDENT) More than 30 people have died because of MERS. It is a big problem because it impacts the nation’s economy and image. The number of tourists visiting Korea has been falling. So, I think MERS is a fatal contagious disease, like the Black Death.

The initial reaction was not good. The Korean government did not inform the public about hospitals that were the route of infection. I cannot understand the government’s attitude. However, closing schools for some time was great.

Still, the health authorities revealed a big hole in MERS handling, so the Korean government must increase presidential trustworthy from now on.

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Gwangju Residents “Clean Gwangju” Together Written by Joey Nunez Image courtesy of Adam Greenberg

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his month’s Rights to the City showcases “Clean Gwangju,” an initiative that uses social media to challenge international residents to clean up litter around the city.

Taking part in the Clean Gwangju campaign is easy. Participants are encouraged to take the “10-Minute Challenge,” which involves picking up all the trash they can find in 10 minutes, disposing of it, and posting a photo to social media with the label #CleanGwangju.

Lianne Bronzo works alongside Clean Gwangju creator Adam Greenberg armed with bags, gloves and a camera. “I love being outside, so it is a great way for me to soak up the sun and make my area a nicer place to be. It takes a few weeks for all of that litter to accumulate, but only a few minutes to pick it all up,” she said.

Amy Badenhorst shares Bronzo’s love of being outdoors. She reports, “Every Saturday morning when I take my dog out for a walk, I buy a 100L trash bag and pick up the trash in Pungam-dong. I have also incorporated this project into practical English lessons by having my students help me pick up trash.”

Some participants were surprised at how much trash they picked up. “In the end, my large garbage bag was filled up before I had even walked 200 meters,” said James Sharp. “I had walked that route [many] times before and noticed the litter, but I never noticed just how much of it there was.”

Calen Cygan was also alarmed by the amount of litter. “I have about a 20-minute walk between home and work, so I decided one day just to grab a bag and see what I could pick up on my walk home. It was ridiculous how quickly I was able to fill it — five minutes!” she said.

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International residents are not the only ones to recognize the problem of littering. “I have told a lot of my Korean friends about this project and everyone thinks it is a step in the right direction,” said Jennifer Mae Terry. “Young Koreans are often embarrassed about the trash problem, so people need to start making an effort to make a difference.”

Peizhi Lee agrees, knowing how much of a difference 10 minutes can make to our everyday environment. “This movement certainly made people pause in their footsteps to think about litter or reminded people to think twice about littering,” she noted.

Doaa Ghareeb appreciates what Greenberg has created and wants to ensure that this project will continue. “How awesome to find more than just one person who cares about the environment and

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making the community better and build awareness about a problem that many of us ignore,” Ghareeb said. “I am glad to be a part of it and to be a useful addition to the group.”

Cygan additionally stated the project’s importance to her. “We only have one earth and we have to do whatever we can to take care of it, not only for future generations but also for us now!”

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takes more than a few people, [as] it requires the entire community to act together, by stopping from littering and throwing away our trash responsibly.”

Ultimately, Greenburg and Bronzo’s love for Gwangju motivates them to care for the local environment. “Cleaning up around my neighborhood a few minutes a week is a very easy task,” Bronzo said. “I have actually found it to be therapeutic and addicting. If everyone did this, imagine what Gwangju would look like.”

Sewol Update August 2015 Researched and translated by Kim Singsing and Jung Jimin Photo courtesy of Kim Ju-hyeong 4/16 SEWOL FAMILIES REJECT GOVERNMENT COMPENSATION, WILL BRING A CIVIL SUIT ‘4/16 Sewol Families,’ composed of the families of victims of the Sewol ferry disaster rejected the offer of governmental compensation and decided to bring civil action.

4/16 Sewol Families said, “In the meantime, we sent the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries our stance (the salvage of the ship and a truth investigation is the first priority) but they didn’t respond yet.”

The government tried to persuade the victims’ families to accept the proceeding of governmental compensation, however we denied it and are preparing to bring a civil suit around the middle of August.” And, “The civil suit is for the investigation of truth through trial. It’s not for receiving compensation. We won’t accept the government’s policies that cover up the disaster while mentioning the amount of money.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries noticed that they’ll give compensation of an average 420 million won for the victims of the Sewol disaster and an average of 760 million won for teachers.

However, a criticism has come with the opinion, “The government highballed the amount of compensation. It includes an insurance that is unrelated to the government as well as the estimated amount of national donation.”

SEWOL FLASH MOB HELD DURING WATER GUN FESTIVAL Gwangju Citizens’ Mourners Group for the Sewol Ferry Disaster Victims organized a flash mob performance during the Water Gun Festival held on July 11th on Geumnam-ro. About 200 people joined in the performance, including the group members and a few international residents. The flash mob was organized to remind citizens, travelers and athletes about the Sewol tragedy.

These visitors to Gwangju for the Summer Universiade learned about the ongoing struggle to uncover the truth.

The flash mob performed to the song: “The Truth Won’t Sink,” with lyrics that include as below:

Darkness can’t defeat the light, lies can’t defeat the truth. The truth won’t sink and we won’t give up 어둠은 빛을 이길 수 없다 거짓은 참을 이길 수 없다. 진실은 침몰하지 않는다 우리는 포기하지 않는다

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ith Gwangju still rocking in the wake of the Universiade 2015 and with a hot and humid August ahead of us, this summer is the season to try your hand at a new sporting hobby that is often overlooked by us city dwellers.

is a sprawling wilderness out there. Hop on a bus, however, and you will be quickly reminded that Korea has some astounding areas of untouched natural beauty that are perfect for kayaking and other water sports.

Before you say “it is far too hot to move” and sink back into the comfort of your air-conditioned apartment, you should know that this sport is about as cool and refreshing as they come, and an exhilarating adrenaline rush that will rouse you from that summer siesta in a second. To do this, all you need is a small plastic boat, some open water, and a sense of adventure: welcome to the world of kayaking.

Hidden in the gullies of Gangwon-do, Inje is heralded as one of the best kayaking spots in Korea, and well worth the journey for those seeking out a river adventure. The Naerincheon stream, with its mixture of rough, choppy rapids interspersed with smooth gentle currents, hosts over a million water sports enthusiasts every year – from the absolute beginner to the kayaking pro. Tour companies frequently organize expeditions to this site and offer fun, nopressure rafting and kayaking trips in groups, in addition to other adrenaline-fuelled activities for the

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brave-hearted among us. Simon, a tour participant, shared his experience of kayaking in Inje for the first time: “We were on the water for a few hours, and the instructors were really helpful for the firsttimers. We went with a group of mixed experienced levels and had a great time — I can’t wait to go again next year.”

For rapids a little closer to home, meet Kang Ho, head instructor of Jirisan Kayak School since 2012.

Located just a stone’s throw from the slopes of Jirisan, Korea’s oldest and biggest national park, the school is a two hour journey from Gwangju. Owner, founder and head instructor, Kang Ho, is the definition of a pro kayaker: with 10 years of experience behind him, and an average of 100 days per year on the water, his school is a labor of love. “When I go kayaking I feel truly alive,” said Kang Ho, “I find self-growth through adventure.”

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others. I want to help other people experience their own adventures and, in doing so, find themselves and find purpose.”

His advice for kayaking newcomers? “Just do it.

Every outdoor sport requires courage and a sense of adventure, so just get out there and give it a go. The only way to truly know something is to experience it firsthand. Now is the time to open your door and start your journey. Without adventures we don’t experience real life.”

Jirisan Kayak School offers programs for differing levels, from beginner to advanced. By the end of the course, Kang Ho assures that you will notice your kayaking skills improve, step by step. The school also offers customized training programs based on customer request — so if you don’t see something for you, just ask. “Our instructors will safely guide you through the beautiful rivers of Jirisan”, says Kang Ho. “Before you know it, you will love kayaking as much as I do.”

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ew foreign restaurants in Gwangju can often bring a mixture of anticipation with skepticism. The newly-opened Estrella passes the test with a menu that offers wonderful Spanish food that makes few compromises.

The only dish to rival the shrimp cazuela was the jamon croquetas. These deep-fried balls of ham and cheese were the perfect combination of crunchy and creamy textures and had a ton of flavor. Consider the croquetas a must-order item.

ATMOSPHERE AND SERVICE The most important thing to know about Estrella is that seating is very limited. As the kitchen is very small, dishes tend to come out sporadically, possibly causing problems for groups. The restaurant recommends calling ahead for reservations.

The final dish to come out was the seafood paella.

While the paella came with an abundance of clams, shrimp and squid, the texture of the rice was a little disappointing. Paella is typically cooked in a wide, shallow pan, which gives the rice at the bottom a nice, crunchy texture. However, this crunchiness was simply not present. On the other hand, the flavors were good, and the seafood itself was well done.

FOOD The first dishes to arrive were the tapas of the day and the jamon salad. The tapas of the day were two pieces of toasted baguette topped with tomatoes, some greens and thin slices of jamon (Spanish ham). The jamon salad came topped with more of the delicious ham and a runny egg. While the egg white was a bit undercooked, the runny yolk made a perfect dressing for the salad. Both were delicious and made for a great start to the meal.

Up next was the spicy shrimp cazuela, which consisted of several large shrimp in a small pool of spicy oil and surrounded by rounds of bread. This was one of the most impressive dishes of the meal if only for its simplicity. The shrimp were tender and cooked perfectly. While the spiced oil around the shrimp was a bit mild, the bread was perfect for soaking up flavors.

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All of this food, aside from the croquetas, is included in the Estrella Set, which is available for 35,000 won and easily feeds two people. Most individual dishes range from 10,000 to 16,000 won. Sangria and Spanish beer are also available.

DIRECTIONS Address: 광주광역시 동구 장동로 43-1/ 43-1 Jangdong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju Tel: 070-4102-3990 Opening Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.(Last order 2 p.m.), 5:30 p.m. – 12 midnight (Last order 10 p.m.) Closed Sundays Bus: Salesio Girl’s High School Stop On the street across from the Mini-Stop, turn right on the side street with Pizza School on the corner. Estrella is a short walk from here on the right.

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Korean Style Salad Dressing Recipe written and photographed by Joe Wabe

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pring and summer are the best seasons to get creative with salads. The earth easily provides the best greens and vegetables at an amazingly low cost. Though supermarkets have expanded their selection of western-style salad dressings, they offer few Asian varieties. If you want to keep your salad Korean style, this dressing will not disappoint.

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½ cup soy sauce ½ cup sesame oil ¼ cup rice vinegar ¼ cup water 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon red chili pepper 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon red pepper oil ½ tablespoon ginger powder

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PREPARATION 1. Combine ingredients in a bowl and whisk well.

2. Let it sit for at least ten (10) minutes before adding to the salad.

3. Refrigerate the rest in the glass container.

Do you have an original recipe you would like to share? Share it with us and let Gwangju know how good it is!

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or most international residents traveling through or living in Gwangju, the name Pedro Kim has become a synonym of hospitality and guidance. With a little over four years into the business, the name “Pedro” has become an icon in the city, and a name people will call upon when in need for a place to stay or a fun tour in or out of the City of Light.

Pedro, his Catholic name, or Kim Hyon-seok, started his venture as a tour guide after graduating from Tourism and Culinary Arts and traveling abroad. “My original dream was to start a coffee or tea chain, but later on I realized this wasn’t my cup of tea.”

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Pedro further explained what he wanted instead. “I realized that what I really wanted to do was to meet and help people casually, and not to be limited to enclosed spaces and a daily time tables, like any supervisor would’ve done.”

After traveling abroad and having experienced living and working outside his mother country, he found a new dream and new hope for his life, which he was not really satisfied with at that time. “I didn’t want to follow the crowd and work for a big conglomerate like most people my age were dreaming off,” he said. “I wanted to live my own way and feel happy about my life and myself, so I began with small trav-

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el tours in and out of Gwangju, translation services and just helping people in general — a freelance experience.”

After two years the idea evolved into a homestay business, and the amazing success he accomplished during the first two years led to his newest venture and one that has become already in a very short time a very successful establishment: Voyagers.

Voyagers is a bohemian café, with an unique style that gives visitors the sensation that they are passing through an airport terminal — but not just any airport. This unique place, decorated with a unique and warm human touch, will wrap your imagination and give you wings to fly en route to a faraway land.

The concept has been in the back of Pedro’s mind for a long time, as he wanted to connect visiting travelers with locals and give both groups involved unique timeless experiences within Gwangju.

Part of his plan is to be able to help local artists by selling and displaying their crafts and souvenirs in his café: photographs, paintings, calligraphy and anything else made in Gwangju. He dreams on making his place into an international hub, not just for excellent coffee and drinks, but also for information, arts and culture.

ism that comes into Gwangju, but with my experience, I know thousands of tourists come every year because of the many different events hosted here — from conferences to festivals and sports,” he said. Pedro further estimated that over 5,000 visitors and backpackers have visited his homestay during the past two years.

Pedro’s motto is: “The world is to come together as one in the City of Light.” Truly, the atmosphere at Voyagers makes visitors feel in a world, where all borders have disappeared and the only rulers and rules have all agreed that the consensus of this place is to feel at peace and in global harmony.

If you want to escape from the ordinary daily life and feel that you have traveled abroad for a day, you know that there is such a place in town, where visas or passports are not required.

PEDRO’S HOUSE Address: 960-6 Ssangchon-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju 502-260 Directions: by bus get off at Honam University Entrance (호남대입구) or by subway: Ssangchon Station Exit 3 Phone: 010-9592-9993 E-mail: info@pedroshouse.com Website: http://www.pedroshouse.com/

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2015 Gwangju Universiade The Game of Their Lives Photographed by Relja Kojic

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8. Choi Chinhui celebrating with her teammates Choi Sooyeon (left) and Kim Ha Eun, right after Korea won the Women’s Sabre Team gold medal 9. Drasko Gogov (SRB #7) trying to take the ball from Adel Giniia tov (RUS #7) during a preliminary match 10. Virgile Michel Louis Marchal (FRA) rests during the Men’s Final Epee Individual match against Yannick Philippe Andre Borel (FRA)

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By Park Kyeong-cheol

“I am a princess and he’s my Superman. He will protect me.”

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he little girl pointed to her brother before my lens.

This photograph is part of my documentary photography project in Gwangju, Voice of the Voiceless.

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equal before my lens. Sometimes, the most ordinary people in the most difficult situations display the most remarkable traits. Through photography, I want to empower the voiceless members of Korean society.

To look at my work, please visit http://cargocollective.com/cheolphotography

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A short poem written by Leb Mofsky Photographed by Peng Bo

God dragged his finger along the earth and said, Let there be Gwangju River. And so it was.

And it was good.

The water flowed, but the land was bare.

God said, Let there be plants and animals. He made the sharp-beaked heron shimmering fish and the snake. God saw it and was pleased.

He leaned in the shade of the willow and said, Let this be a place of healing.

He brought a man and a woman to rest beside the softly flowing river.

And so it was. And it was good.

But soon there were strange doings at Gwangju River.

For the man hid himself behind a large black net, and played mysterious games.

The woman hid herself in pants, long-sleeved shirts, masks, visors and hats and walked vigorously as if the river were something to get past.

God saw it, and was perplexed.

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instrumentals anything to drown out the river.

They wore loud clothing with bright splotches of pink, purple, red, yellow and blue as if to mock the sun or compete with it.

God saw it, and was distressed.

He wanted to nudge the man and woman back into righteousness.

He sent two of his cherubim down to Gwangju River bearing spray cans and stencils to mark the path with great white arrows and the word 우측보행 WALK ON THE RIGHT. God was subtle.

But they ignored his gentle admonition walking left, right and center and even rode their bikes and scooters wherever it suited them best in great defiance.

God clenched his fists.

He began to brew two great storms one in the east, and one in the west to collide above Gwangju River and wash it away, along with the man and woman.

Before he could release the great flood it happened that an angel came on urgent business.

God was detained for two hours and he forgot about Gwangju River.

So it remains to this day, as it was. Strangely doing.

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The Hills are Alive with the Sound of…Spirits?

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ountains in Korea are believed to hold special powers and a vital energy for the people who live nearby. 70 percent of the country is covered by mountains, which the people have historically had to travel through and live on. The mountains also affected water supply and local weather patterns, and obviously were a big visual aspect of the area. Therefore, it is not surprising that throughout Korea’s long history, worshipping mountain spirits has been a prominent religious practice for many.

Enter shamanism, an ancient system of beliefs in spirits who live in the natural world, which has existed in Korea for thousands of years. There is still a large number of Koreans (well over 30,000) that still act as shamans, intermediaries between people and the gods of nature. It is believed that prominent mountains are homes to a particular spirit, the San-shin, which grants blessings and protection to those who worship. Many have erected, and frequently visit, sacred shrines to worship this mountain spirit.

Mountain spirits are revered in many parts of the world, but arguably in none other so much as in Korea. It is the most central deity amongst all the country’s prevalent religions. Over time, as Buddhism, Taoism and Neo-Confucianism entered Korean consciousness, belief in the San-shin has never been repressed. In fact, the belief has bonded with other religions and remains common even today.

For example, Buddhist temples often have an image of the San-shin where people pray and leave gifts.

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Typical image of the Shan-shin sitting beside a tiger and beneath a tree.

old men with flowing white beards, seated under a gnarled tree next to a tiger, holding a walking staff, a fan or both. The most famous San-shin of all is Dan-gun, credited as being the first human king of Korea, he became a mountain spirit upon his death.

Surprisingly, not much is written or widely known about the San-shin. One reason could be that Korea does not promote this cultural aspect. In a modernized society, many Koreans may think this ancient belief is all but dead. Surprisingly, one can see this is not the case. Currently there are about 10,000 shrines scattered all over Korea, many of which are new or being renovated, with beautiful statues and paintings.

Korean national pride is ever-present, and the Sanshin represent something uniquely Korean. Korea’s origins, religious history and traditional values are closely connected to the San-shin. For more information about the San-shin, visit san-shin.org

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Yun Seon-Do Memorial Hall and Nogudang Written and image provided by Won Hea-ran

King Hyojong as his pupil, but Yun spent most of his life in exile due to his involvement with factional strife. However, his love for knowledge and talent was praised because he excelled in poetry, music, astronomy and topography. The Memorial Hall in Haenam exhibits his poems, self-made instruments and stories of his excellent topography skills. Koreans believe right topography brings good luck.

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aenam Gosan Yun Seon-do Memorial Hall was built to commemorate an honorable family line, the Haenam Yun. The first part to explore is the antique exhibitions produced by Yun family members, commonly great scholars and artists. The other is the family house “Nogudang” (House of Green Rain) that stands behind the exhibition building.

The house was a present given by King Hyojong to his teacher and advisor Yun Seon-do. Some say Nogudang is purely a depiction of fluttering nutmeg trees in the wind. Others say it is a metaphor for unchanging integrity and discipline of Confucian scholars. Whatever the truth, the name of the house expresses the bright, rightful minds of the Yun ancestors.

THE GREAT SCHOLAR The Yun family has produced Yun Seon-do and Yun Du-seo. Yun Seon-do earned the honor of teaching

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Yun’s Owugacompares five natural objects — water, rock, pine, bamboo and the moon — to the qualifications of a Confucian scholar. Water is clean and flowing, so a scholar must have integrity. The rock does not change, and neither does a true scholar.

The pine tree has straight roots and its leaves survive through the winter, so a scholar should likewise maintain his constancy. Bamboo is straight, empty and evergreen, saying a scholar must stay humble and possess self-control. Finally, the moon is bright and wordless, meaning a scholar should be silent without slandering others.

THE GREAT ARTIST Although Yun passed the state examination to become a government officer, his career was limited due to the domination of the opposing political party Seo-yin.

Yun Du-seo’s portrait with a solemn face is a curious subject among art experts. Characterized by glowing eyes, deep dark circles and grimly shut thick lips, the man seems to express his anger to the audience, as thereis only a face in the painting. The portrait lacks both body and ears, which makes the long, fearful, tiger-like beard eerie. Experts say the painting expresses the feelings of anger and exhaustion Yun Du-seo faced in his last years when most of his friends were either eliminated or sent into exile by factional strife.

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Zipping Around: Eco-adventures in Korea Written and photographed by Lianne Bronzo

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nduring winters that leave people cooped up for months encourage many people to take advantage of Korea’s outdoor activities when it warms up.

There are limitless ways to enjoy a nice day, from hiking mountains to lounging at the beach. One of the lesser-known activities is completing an obstacle course with ziplines. And indeed, there are a few places with eco-adventures sprinkled around the country. This article will focus on the adventures that Herb Hillz offers in the southern tip of Daegu.

Herb Hillz is an eco-park that provides entertainment for visitors of all ages and can be enjoyed at any time of the year. The attractive park stimulates all of your senses. As you walk around, inhale deep breaths of the fresh herbal scents lingering throughout outdoors, but watch out for the not-sofresh zoo animal smells. Let your taste buds dance as you devour foods like pizza and cookies made by your very hands in on-site cooking classes. Some of the ingredients are grown locally, right in the park.

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jasmine from leaves also picked in the area.

Besides cooking classes, Herb Hillz offers craft classes to learn how to make products from herbs like soap and candles. If you do not wish to spend the extra money, visitors can simply enjoy a scenic stroll around the large park. There are gardens, both herbs and flowers, planted all throughout the area. It is a lovely way to spend a leisurely afternoon outside of the city, and this location is especially appealing to children.

The main attraction for adult visitors, however, is the eco-adventure. There are six options available, ranging from the Monkey course (for children) to King Kong (advanced), with medium-leveled courses aptly named Chimpanzee, Gorilla and Orangutan.

The courses wrap around the park so you can explore the area by walking, crawling and flying above it.

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simply pay the fee at the ticket box. Admission costs 20,000 won for both entrance to the park and the obstacle course. When you arrive at the eco-adventure area, you will first try on the equipment: a harness, helmet, gloves and some carabineers. A safety guide will provide instructions on how to use the gear and facilitate brief practice rounds. After that, you are on your own and left to complete the entire obstacle course around the park as you wish.

Our group opted for the King Kong course because it is the longest one with the most diverse obstacles.

The 470 meter-long course takes about 40 minutes to complete and consists of 15 different obstacles, four of them being speedy ziplines.

The first task is to pull yourself up a rock climbing wall. If you are afraid of heights, do not look down!

Next, carefully hook yourself in and zipline over to another station. Peer at the tiny crowds below as you briskly traverse a zipline that consumes your senses. Later, you must travel from tree to tree with only two taut wires — one for carefully walking and one for your hands. Another task has you walk across thin ladder rungs while supporting yourself with hanging ropes. One of my favorite tasks brought back childhood memories of fast food playgrounds. It includes a big net that you must crawl through to reach the next station.

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The variety of tasks in the obstacle course kept us entertained for over an hour as we took our time to enjoy the views. Sometimes activities like these can be underwhelming for me, but I was highly satisfied with the adventure.

Even though our group felt safe and confident with our fitness levels, we were a little surprised to be allowed to complete the entire course by ourselves.

Be sure to exercise caution at each station and remember the safety procedures taught at the beginning.

Each course varies based on your fitness level (and your guts), so I would highly recommend giving Herb Hillz eco-adventure a try for an invigorating challenge or just to do something new!

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An Amazing Place for Leisure!

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cuba diving, hiking and windsurfing: these are all tempting words for anyone who loves adventure. These words were favorites for me too, at least before marriage. However, this year, with an eight-month-old baby, my style of travel needed to change. But no matter what your situation is, Saipan is a haven where anyone can enjoy the clear blue sky, transparent water and lazy sea turtles.

SAIPAN’S HISTORY Some readers may be surprised to know that Saipan belongs to America. Saipan is the capital and largest island of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, which has been a part of the United States since 1978. This beautiful island has its own sad history. During World War Ⅱ, the nearby island of Tinian was used to stage air raids on Japan for the atomic bomb drops on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Despite having a complicated history, today Saipan is well known as a growing tourist destination for events such as honeymoons, prenatal trips, golf-

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ing or simple leisure, due to its equable year-round temperatures and amazing natural heritage. Even though the humidity is high, the fresh sea breeze and nice view of the sky offset such an inconvenience.

LODGING If you are with your family, it is best to stay in either a resort or hotel. Saipan’s western shore is lined with decent resorts that are equipped with restaurants, barbeque grills, pools, adventure activities and even private beaches. Do not shy away from opening your wallet for comfortable and cozy facilities.

However, be aware that there are many guests in the resorts and hotels from Korea, China and Japan.

You might even see people wearing the same sunglasses, swimsuits and bags throughout your resort.

Hopefully seeing other guests in full makeup taking selfies will not bother you too much. Of course, the Island also has nice guesthouses and hostels as well.

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ATTRACTIONS The Island is ten times smaller than Jeju Island of Korea, and in a car, you can travel around the whole territory within three hours. On the way to Suicide Cliff, we saw the memorial spot that honors Korean War veterans. Suddenly, the entire exciting mood stopped as we neared Suicide Cliff. The Cliff is aptly named because Japanese civilians and soldiers jumped off of the cliff to their deaths in 1944 rather than be captured by American troops. The lookout at the cliffs gave us breathless views of the crashing waves below. Many stones and flowers were there to honor the deceased.

ACTIVITIES Aside from admiring the beauty of the island, you can also enjoy a wildlife adventure by bringing snorkeling gear anywhere you go. Rich dive sites, such as Grotto and Managaha Island, can also be reached by a short boat ride. Bird Island and Forbidden Island

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are famous hiking destinations. Other options like golfing, a jungle tour, ATV riding and rock-climbing will keep you from getting bored. Personally, the most memorable part for me was to lay down by myself in the shade at the beach, watching over the calm sunset. From my perspective, people look so peaceful and seem to enjoy their lives more compared to the busy life back in Korea.

In conclusion, I think the natural beauty of Saipan has a huge influence on people’s characters. All the people I met had beautiful smiles on their faces and good manners. I think Saipan is blessed with perfect weather and stunning nature views. I am envious of the Saipan people. If I ever get the chance, I would definitely return to the island.

Work Cited Saipan Travel Guide <http://saipanexplorer.com/about-saipan/>

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Let’s #CleanGwangju Together

Written by Adam Greenberg Photos courtesy of Amy Badenhorst, Calen Cygan, Adam Greenberg, Jenny Mae and James Sharp

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ith summer here, my girlfriend, Lianne, and I have taken up strolling through our neighborhood.

The cool night sky is a welcome respite from the sweaty humidity of an afternoon in the classroom.

A walk around the block is nice — but the litter… we could not NOT notice all the litter in our neighborhood. We found ourselves glaring down at wayward trash rather than taking in the last of the evening sun’s red-orange glare.

We did not intend to start picking up litter, but as we walked, it became impossible not to.

So we turned around, went back inside, up five flights of stairs, got two plastic bags and only one pair of gloves — sharing one opposite hand each — and went back outside.

AND SO WE STARTED TO #CLEANGWANGJU #CleanGwangju is a volunteer campaign encouraging all Gwangju residents (you, dear reader) to individually serve a small, though collectively important, role in respecting our city.

JOIN US Don your favorite pair of garbage collecting gloves, grab a bag and your trusty tongs (if you have them), and head out on a leisurely walk to pick up some litter around your block. Please use discretion and dispose of all trash appropriately. (See Gwangju’s guidelines for waste disposal at http://guidelines.

CleanGwangju.org.)

You might be surprised with how quickly you fill a bag and how good you feel afterward. Even if it is only for 10 minutes, your example can be one for others.

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Take a photo of the reclaimed litter and tag it with #CleanGwangju on social media. If you use Instagram, your photo will be added to our digital landfill at http://CleanGwangju.org, which displays all the litter that NO LONGER blots our beautiful streets.

We invite you to join the discussion in our Facebook group at http://facebook.CleanGwangju.org.

WHY? Well, why not? WE LIVE HERE. And no matter for how long or short that time might be, as foreigners and Koreans together, we respect

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our city. Gwangju is no place for litter.

Drawing attention to our trash problem is one small thing we each can do, to not simply complain nor cast our City of Light in a negative one, but, in fact, do the complete opposite: to support and rekindle that light burning in the torch we hold high, called Gwangju. Sometimes we all just need a gentle reminder and nudge forward from our friends.

Still, recognizing a multitude of factors, economic and political among them, waste management is clearly a complicated issue here. We are not going to clean all the litter from every street. But maybe someone will think twice the next time he or she considers littering, a blank stare clearly asking, “Why is this guy picking up trash?”

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simply bend down, pick up some litter too, and be part of a solution. They can be just like YOU. I cannot speak great Korean, but one night a woman stopped to say “Go-ma-wo-yo” to us. She said some other things that I did not understand, but “thank you” was enough.

More often than not, however, people will not say “thank you.” They probably will not even acknowledge you. So allow me to acknowledge you right now, thank you.

TAKE THE PLEDGE Sign on at http://CleanGwangju.org.

Instagram: #CleanGwangju What would Gwangju look like if every one of us took just 10 minutes to pick up some litter?

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KOTESOL

KOTESOL promotes scholarship, disseminates information, and facilitates cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with teaching and learning English in Korea.

Summer Reading for Stupendous Teaching Written and images provided by Lindsay Herron

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hat are your plans for the summer? Are you traveling? Studying? Working? For many teachers, the summer months are a perfect time for refreshment and reflection. This is a great opportunity to step back, critically evaluate your teaching over the past semester, and think about what you want to do — and how you want to improve — in the fall term. It’s also a chance to expand your teaching knowledge. Whatever you’re doing this month, why not toss a book into your backpack? Here are three of my favorite teaching books, all guaranteed to inspire new ideas, give you new perspectives and improve your teaching.

LEARNING TEACHING

By James Scrivener (Macmillan, ISBN: 978-1-4050-1399-4) This is an excellent book for new teachers, teachers with little formal training, or teachers who would like to hone their skills or get new ideas in specific areas.

Scrivener explores in detail the nitty-gritty of teaching. From making a lesson plan to reflecting on your teaching, to arranging student seating and integrating drama, every aspect is meticulously presented and thoughtfully discussed.

The author assigns thinking tasks to the readers, giving them opportunities to ponder the possibilities before guiding them to logical answers. The focus is on the practical, with real-world examples and concrete tips.

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lish language teaching. If you’ve been thrown into the deep end and need a survival manual, this is it. There are tips on how to learn students’ names, structure an activity, plan a lesson, and tips on how to give instructions so your students can understand you. You can also learn more about common approaches to teaching English, so the next time an experienced teacher starts throwing letters at you — CLT, TBL, TPR — you’ll have a good idea of what they’re talking about!

Later chapters delve into scaffolding techniques, steps for teaching each of the four skills, activities for pronunciation practice, observation tasks and more, making this a solid choice for more experienced teachers, too. The book is logically organized and easy to understand, and the recommendations and activity suggestions are well- considered and relevant. (Note: This book is huge. It will not actually fit comfortably into your backpack. Recommended for home use only!)

TEACHING ENGLISH TO CHILDREN IN ASIA

By David Paul (Pearson, ISBN: 978-962-00-5251-4).

This is definitely one of my favorite books about teaching — and not just because it has 100 activity ideas in the appendix.

Paul presents an insightful and persuasive perspective on child-centered learning and how it can easily be incorporated into our classrooms in Korea. The mission of teachers, he says, is to help students become active, engaged learners.

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We do this by giving them interesting, challenging, achievable tasks and allowing them space to make their own connections, fitting the new information into their mental model of English. He breaks down the learning process into six stages he calls the Questioning Cycle, which forms the basis for the rest of the book. Using the six stages as a springboard, he offers detailed examples and suggestions for how to practically implement a child-centered approach. It is surprisingly easy to do, and I guarantee you’ll find new ways to enliven your lessons and structure your classes so they are more child-centered. This book is also available in Korean, making it a good choice for co-teacher bonding and discussion.

WHAT VIDEO GAMES HAVE TO TEACH US ABOUT LEARNING AND LITERACY

By James Paul Gee (Macmillan, Revised & Updated Ed., ISBN: 978-1-4039-8453-1).

In David Paul’s book, Paul compares the Questioning Cycle to the process a child goes through when learning how to play a computer game. James Paul Gee takes this notion much further, analyzing the cognitive processes underlying video games and extracting thirty-six learning principles. To be clear, this book does not necessarily advocate playing games in the classroom; rather, Gee asks, “Video games are hard, so why do people keep playing them?” Indeed, our students happily spend hours learning how to play and succeed at computer games, and that, too, is a learning process. We have to wonder, then, what video games offer that our classrooms do not.

Gee’s exploration of this question not only gave me newfound respect for video games, but also prompted me to reconsider everything I thought I knew about education and literacy. Gee’s learning principles — from identity play and “on-demand and just-in-time” information, to the learner as insider/ producer — are relevant to every teacher, and they can inform the structure and educational philosophy underpinning classes in any environment. This is a great read for all teachers, even if you don’t enjoy video games!

ROLE REVERSAL: ACHIEVING UNCOMMONLY EXCELLENT RESULTS IN THE STUDENT-CENTERED CLASSROOM

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riculum Development, ISBN: 9781416615064).

Role Reversal is another book that addresses overarching ideas related to education. In it, the author, a middle school teacher, describes the process of transforming his traditional, test-focused classroom into what he calls a “Results-Only Learning Environment,” or ROLE. The basic idea of a ROLE is that, instead of doing worksheets and receiving grades, students do projects in a workshop-style setting and receive narrative feedback. Instead of teaching in units, the teacher offers students a variety of choices that lead to the desired learning outcomes.

Learning becomes a recursive process. Students create a project and the teacher offers feedback, highlighting areas where students seem confused and directing students to the resources that can help them.

Students independently review the appropriate materials and revise their projects accordingly. This approach integrates three key tenets of motivation: autonomy (found in the range of choices offered to students); purpose (the creation of projects for an audience, i.e. their classmates); and mastery (seen in students’ quest to improve their knowledge so they can create the best projects possible).

While few teachers in Korea have the time, resources, or freedom to create a full ROLE, Barnes’ tips and strategies for integrating ROLE elements into the classroom are clearly described, allowing teachers to reflect on which aspects they might be able to adapt for their own classrooms. Barnes also includes anecdotal examples of his successes, as well as his failures, making for engaging reading. Inspiring at best, entertaining at worst, this book is great beach reading for jaded teachers wishing to create more meaningful, student-centered experiences for their classes.

Please check the upcoming schedule for KOTESOL Chapter Meeting in the Community Board section.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lindsay Herron is Treasurer of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter of Korea TESOL (KOTESOL). On behalf of the Chapter, she invites you to participate in the teacher development workshops at their monthly meetings and special events.

Lindsay is a visiting professor at Gwangju National University of Education, where she has taught for the past six years. She is also presently the National First Vice-President of KOTESOL, Membership Committee Chair, a chair on the International Conference Committee, and an avid reader.

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Catch those Zs

Before Sleep Deprivation Catches up with You Written by Jessica Keralis

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ong nights and sleepiness are a rite of passage for students, business professionals and diplomats alike. My father once told me that after he turned in his very last final exam before earning his engineering degree, he “went back home and slept for three days.”

Most of us joke that sleep is “overrated” at one point or another; just about everyone will admit to pulling at least one all-nighter at some point in his or her life.

South Koreans, it seems, do it more often than most. In 2013, the OECD issued a report finding that South Koreans got the least amount of sleep, on average, of 18 highly-developed nations. Health Ministry experts are concerned that this issue may be contributing to the nation’s growing rate of obesity.

catching onto the problem. Last year, the city of Seoul began encouraging its employees to take a “siesta” (that is, an afternoon nap) of up to an hour each day if they are feeling fatigued, and the Health Ministry says it is taking steps to counter the trend.

An entrepreneur in Seoul has even capitalized on the trend with the opening of a “nap café ” earlier this year. While this is certainly a charming idea, this national problem will not be solved, until Koreans collectively value sleep as integral to their health.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jessica Keralis has a Master of Public Health and four years of experience in the field of public health. She is currently working as an epidemiologist. All views expressed here are her own and not those of any employer.

Any Korean middle or high school student (not to mention their teachers) will tell you that the problem is not restricted to adults. A study by Boston College researchers found that Korean secondary school students also have had some of the highest rates of sleeplessness among countries studied.

Chronic sleep deprivation affects both short- and long-term memory, which is particularly important for students’ abilities to learn and retain new material. It also impacts focus and reflex speeds, making drowsy driving particularly dangerous — one in every five serious motor vehicle injuries is estimated to be related to driver fatigue in both the U.S. and the U.K. Several studies have also linked a lack of sleep to hormonal and endocrine imbalances, suggesting links between sleep deprivation and obesity, type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and depression.

For its part, the Korean government seems to be

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Written by Bradley Weiss Photographed by Lee Jeongmin

Date: August 22 - 23, 2015 (2 days 1 night) Price: GIC Members 95,000 won/ Non-Members 115,000 won Contact: 062-226-2733 or gictour@gic.or.kr (Lee Jeongmin)

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ugustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heat offers the perfect conditions for an overnight get-away to a remote island beach, replete with an evening barbeque. The GIC Tour heads to Imja Island, one of 111 inhabited islands that make up Sinan County off the southwestern coast of South Jeolla Province. Our first stop along the way will be the Muan Ecological Tidal Flat Center, where participants will have the opportunity to walk out along the sprawling mud flats and catch glimpses of, and learn all about, the various creepy crawlies that inhabit this unique ecosystem. Back at the Center facility awaits an opportunity for a more intimate interaction with the wildlife, as each participant will have the chance to cook up his or her own nakji, or long-legged octopus, the perfect snack before traveling off the mainland.

Our arrival on Sinan Island will coincide with the height of fresh shrimp season. The plethora of roadside stands that pop up at this time will provide participants with the opportunity to supplement their upcoming eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s barbeque with an in-season seafood flair.

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tination, participants will be treated to a lunch of maeuntang, or spicy fish soup, at a sea-side seafood restaurant overlooking the very waters we mean to cross once our appetites are sated.

The penultimate stop after the 10-minute ferry ride to our final island destination, Imja Island, will be at a local market to procure provisions for our evening samgyeopsal barbeque. After checking-in at our spacious, recently-renovated pension, it is just a three-minute walk through a rise of sea wind-blocking trees to the ocean, where participants can enjoy the expansive, sandy beach for relaxation or play.

As the ocean whets our appetites once again, the salty air blowing through the pine trees that surround the backyard fire pits back at the pension will provide the perfect seasoning for a beach island evening barbeque.

Before the return trip to Gwangju the following morning, a light breakfast will be provided to participants, hopefully as they find themselves refreshed and reinvigorated from an island retreat.

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Data Driven Growth:

Application of Current Opinions to GIC Program Written by Joel Keralis

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n its 16-year history, the GIC has grown spectacularly. With new programs, new staff members and new facilities, the GIC looks completely different than when I first encountered it three years ago after moving to Korea. As the GIC has grown and changed, the city of Gwangju has done the same.

Since the GIC’s founding, Gwangju has experienced a 10 percent growth in population, seen innumerable new buildings built, co-hosted the 2002 World Cup and hosted last month’s Universiade 2015.

Migrant and ex-pat worker populations have increased, and E-2 visa holders have tripled, resulting in ever-increasing needs for community building and dialogue between the international population of Gwangju and the citizens who welcome us into their lives and city.

Thus, in order for the GIC to continue to grow into the future and to ensure that it is adequately fulfilling its mission as a community building organization, the GIC must maintain deep connections with the needs of the community that it serves.

knowledge of, and past participation in, GIC programs, as well as weighted ratings of the importance of each program to compare across GIC Staff Members, GIC Korean Members and GIC International Members. With a representative sample of both GIC Members and the community at large, we can understand the relative importance of each program and how to target marketing and resources within the community and GIC Members. Using different methods to advertise the survey generates data on communication, as well. Across demographics there are different levels of exposure on the GIC Website, Facebook, SMS texting, Twitter and other programs.

The long-term goal of this survey is to create an easily repeatable source of feedback that can be administered at regular intervals in order to track changes in community composition and interest.

This will ensure that efficiency in program management and advertising can be successfully maintained.

To make sure that the GIC programs are meeting those needs, accurate information about the needs of the community, as well as timely feedback about existing programs, is needed. While financial records are available and the GIC tracks membership data, I realized when I was a GIC Member that the GIC lacked a way of tracking these needs and opinions of the community and of its members. Therefore, this summer, I created a repeatable online survey that the GIC can use to track the needs of the community as its programming grows and the community changes into the future.

This year’s survey concentrates on the GIC’s core programming. These questions investigate the

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GIC Talk August Schedule

Theme of the Month: Evaluating the Past Time & Location: Saturdays from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., GIC Auditorium (Samho Center, 1st Floor) For more information, contact gictalk@gic.or.kr

AUGUST 1 and AUGUST 8 There will be no GIC Talk, due to the GIC Talk’s Summer Break. Enjoy the sun and fun with the summer’s hottest weeks!

AUGUST 15 There will be no GIC Talk, due to National Liberation Day. The GIC will likewise be closed, so enjoy this day remembering the victories that Korea has achieved with gaining its independence and thriving on its own.

AUGUST 22: Evaluating Surveys Speaker: Joel Keralis Topic: Data Driven Growth: Application of Current Opinions to GIC Programming.

Data on community needs and opinions on current GIC programs are essential for the GIC’s growth as a community organization. This GIC Talk will discuss a recent survey project designed to evaluate both GIC Member and public opinions of GIC programs. A recap of the survey results, as well as statistical comparisons between the international, Korean and staff member groups surveyed will be followed by a discussion about how this information can help the GIC continue to grow and mature in the future.

AUGUST 29: Evaluating Travels Speaker: Calen Cygan Topic: Responsible Tourism When traveling through the world, there are a number of “can’t miss” spots with incredible photo opportunities or awesome souvenirs that you know your family and friends back home would just love! From pictures with baby tigers to buying collectable knick-knacks from children on the street, it is easy to fall into these tourist traps without realizing the negative effects these actions have. This GIC Talk will inform you of some methods to spot negative travel habits and give you tips on how to avoid them, thus breaking the cycle and making traveling a more sustainable industry.

Jeolla Safety Alliance is a group of Koreans and international residents alike to create awareness of crimes.

This safety card is for you to cut out and keep handy!

FB group: Jeolla Safety Alliance

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Community Board

Have something you want to share with the community?

Gwangju News community board provides a space for the community to announce clubs’ activities and special events. Please contact gwangjunews@gic.or.kr for more information.

UNESCO KONA VOLUNTEERS UNESCO KONA Volunteers is a registered organization that helps underprivileged kids to learn English independently through storybooks and story-maps.

We are looking for long-term volunteers who desire to enrich their lives. We are asking volunteers to commit to helping at least once a month (please check the days and locations below).

Foreign volunteers who are interested in practicing their Korean and learning more about Korean culture with Korean children are welcome to stay at the center on any Saturday morning or Saturday evening for a short cultural exchange.

If you have any picture books, storybooks, puppets and any educational items, we accept all donations in order to distribute them to the local children’s homes or community children’s centers in Gwangju and South Jeolla province.

The days and locations of the facilities are as follows: Every Saturday mornings / 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or every Saturday afternoons (evenings) 5-7 p.m.

Location: UNESCO KONA Volunteers Center (Ssangchong-dong, Seo-gu, 062434-9887) 3rd Sunday afternoons / 3-5 p.m.

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Home (Imgok-dong, Gwangcom or search ‘Gwangju Inter sangu, 062-952-8040) or Gwangju FC’ on Facebook.

Children’s Home (Dongrim-dong, Buk-gu, 062-513-0859) JOIN THE GWANGJU PERFORMANCE PROJECT 4th Friday afternoons 3-5 p.m.

CHOIR Location: Grandmother’s ComNo experience is necessary and munity Children’s Center (Punall are welcome. The choir will ghyang-dong, Buk-gu, 062-524be learning and singing a wide 2076) variety of material, including pop, jazz, choral, and musical 3rd Sunday mornings and aftertheater! The GPP Choir meets noons/ 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (Lunch is every Saturday from 12:30 - 2:30 provided) p.m. on the second floor of the Location: Haein Temple (JangGwangju International Center. seong, South Jeolla, 061-3935135) For more information, visit our Facebook page or e-mail at For more infomation, please gwangjuplayers@gmail.com visit: 1. http://cafe.daum.net/konaKOTESOL MONTHLY volunteers CHAPTER MEETING 2. www.facebook.com (UNESCO Date & Time: KONA Volunteers) August 8 (Saturday), 3. contact KONA (Kim Young1:45 – 5:00 p.m. im) at 062-434-9887 or at Place: Chosun University, Main konacenter@gmail.com Building, Left Wing, Room 4211 GWANGJU ICE HOCKEY TEAM Two Presentations on ELT Topics Looking for men and women of Swap-Shop Session: Bring your all ages to join us every Saturday ideas, activities, advice to share night from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with the group. at Yeomju Ice Rink near World Cup Stadium. If you are interestFor more details: ed, contact Andrew Dunne at Facebook: Gwangju-Jeonnam atdunne@gmail.com KOTESOL Website: http://koreatesol.org/ GWANGJU INTER FC gwangju The Gwangju International SocEmail: gwangju@koreatesol.org cer Team (Gwangju Inter FC) Twitter: @GwangjuKOTESOL plays regularly every weekend.

If you are interested in playing, email: gwangju_soccer@yahoo.

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