How to use the new Clean House recycling centers
Story and photos by Sheila Haab | Translations by Ko Min Hee

A Jeju ‘Clean House’
Normally, I’m not a deceitful person. Even questions that a lady shouldn’t answer, I answer, painfully. I’m 37 unless you mean English age—then I’m 35. Questions that aren’t really questions “How are you?” often end up with an answer—better than yesterday when I almost ate a rotten vegetarian bean sandwich.
But my experience in Jeju has taught me to be furtive. Wait until after dark. Save up and attempt …

A new exhibition celebrating Kim’s work begins on Jeju
Story and photo by Jose Diaz
Kim Man Su is considered a Korean artist and a bohemian.
During one of my multiple trips to Seoul, I had the opportunity to meet the artist and establish a good friendship with him. Kim is usually found travelling between Seoul and Jeju.
The artist’s work has been influenced by many different factors. His own life and spiritual beliefs, as well as by historical events that have marked the …

Making mountainous metaphors
Story and photos by Jessica Wallace
Yeongsil was the first trail I climbed. That is, the first trail I climbed on any mountain, ever. I’m from the Canadian prairies – we’re not big on mountains.
I picked Yeongsil because it came highly recommended over Eorimok, boasting valleys to shout into and a view of the city stretching to the ocean, while Eorimok was mostly hidden by forest.
At this point, I’m halfway through my first teaching contract, and I’ve climbed each of these shorter trails a few times. I’m here …