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Gwangju News April 2010, Issue No. 98
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Publisher: Shin Gyong-gu
The Korean Way No. 86: The April 19 (4.19) Student Revolution
By 2Ys
Editor: Jon Ozelton, Minsu Kim Copy Editor: Kathleen Villadiego
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Seunim Beop Jeong’s Funeral at Songgwangsa By Debra M. Josephson
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Songgwangsa
Photo Editor: Debra M. Josephson Coordinator: Karina Prananto
By Anna Martinez
Layout and Design: Karina Prananto Proofreaders: Pete Schandall, Rob Smith, Sam Richter, Kyle Johnson, Selina Orrell, Kathleen Villadiego, Katie Rayner, Steven Salinger, Solim Sirgey, Julia Waggoner, Daniel Lister Address: Jeon-il Budilding 5F, Geumnam-no 1-1, Dong-gu, Gwangju 501-758, South Korea Phone: +82-62-226-2734
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Useful Korean Phrases By Noh In-woo
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“My Life in Gwangju” Art Class Builds Community By Doug Stuber
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May Concert History
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By Maria Lisak
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April is Poetry Month By Casey John Nagle
Photographer: Debra M. Josephson Cover Photo: Seunim Beop Jeong’s funeral in Songgwangsa (story on page 6)
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Africans in Gwangju By Revocatus Machunda, Doug Stuber, Ahn Hong-pyo
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Koreans Can Use G20 to Fight Destructive Financial Speculation By Michael Bielawaski
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Getting a Korean Driver’s License
Gwangju News Magazine is written and edited by volunteers Special thanks to the City of Gwangju and all of our sponsors.
By Mheng
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Photo Contest
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Art Review: Lee Seol-je at the Won Gallery
Gwangju News uses 100% E-PLUS recycled paper.
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Vegetarian Eating in Gwangju/ Korea By Maria Lisak
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Harold Lear’s Swan Song By Doug Stuber
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The Importance of Cho Eui and Tea in Jeollanam-do By Warren Parsons
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Korea Maria: Jeongjagol By Maria Lisak
Kim’ s Dental Clinic
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Korea Easy-cook Recipe: 김치부침개 Kimchi Buchimgae By Park Su-ji
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Film Review: The City of Violence By Adam Bourque
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Cartoon: Digby By Leroy Kucia
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Welcome to Cherry Blossoms Festivals! By Park Min-ji
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Upcoming Events
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