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18 Apr 2009, Posted by Matt in Gyeongsang, Nature, 2 Comments

Busan’s Mt. Yongdusan Park


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What do Melbourne, Osaka and Chicago have in common?  Well, they’re all considered their nation’s second cities, metropolises in their own right, yet wrapped up in feelings of both inferiority and superiority, thanks to always being in the shadow of the Sydney’s, Tokyo’s and New York’s of the world.

Korea’s second-largest city, Busan, is no stranger to such feelings towards its big brother, Seoul. Although it would be impossible for Busan to match up to the nation’s capital in terms of sheer size or cultural influence, the people of southeast Gyeongsang Province are rightly proud of their gorgeous and special city.

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Gwangju Biennale 2008

01 Nov 2008, Posted by Matt in Art & Culture, Festivals & Holidays, Historic Korea, Jeolla, Nature, 2 Comments

Gwangju Biennale 2008


The Gwangju Biennale is a nine-week contemporary art festival taking place in Korea’s southwest that’s recognized as one of the world’s leading large-scale global art exhibitions.

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