Gwangju: the City of Democracy
Compared to Seoul, Busan or Gyeongju, Gwangju seems to have little to offer. But Gwangju, where "May 18" happened, is a beacon of democracy.
May 18 Democratization Movement
Resurgence of a South Korean Democracy Anthem
Singing this South Korean democracy anthem in unison has been contentious, but the fate of the Gwangju Incident memorial song is likely to change this year.
Touring Jeju’s Dark History
Beneath the lovely landscape on Jeju Island lies a tragic history, which Jeju is trying to promote as "dark tourism."