By Britton Inglehart Many people probably don’t think a casual visit to a cemetery is something that they would do on a day off. However, it is something worth doing as it is a beautifully laid out cemetery and does bring light to the Democratic Uprising that Gwangju faced...
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According to the Korean Driver’s Licensing Agency, if you are staying in Korea for more than 90 days and have registered as a foreigner, you can exchange your U.S. driver’s license for a Korean license if you submit a notarized affidavit personally attesting to your U.S. license’s validity and state...
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By Andrea Galvez Anmyeon-do is an island off the west coast about three hours from Gwangju. It’s known for it’s convenient bridge allowing easy access from the mainland, great seafood, and over 14 beaches. Our friends Yura and Jina decided this would be a great place to visit and...
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Information provided by the Korea Tourism Organization December in Korea means Christmas, cold weather (think cute hats and scarves), and last but not least—plenty of winter festivals. Among the December festivals, there are winter events celebrating everything from international design to fruit. As the festival-packed month comes to an...
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By Whit Altizer Let’s face it. Skiing in Korea doesn’t compare to skiing in the Rockies, or Mt. Ruapehu. The conditions are mediocre at best and the skiers are mostly inexperienced. Most weekends you’ll be skiing on a sheet of ice among people who have a true gift for...
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