Special Issue: KOREA (#60)

Every year, we devote one full issue to exploration of a theme that seems of special relevance to the times. With the very able assistance of guest editor Robert Fouser, who now teaches Korean Studies at Kyoto University, this time we took a closer look at our nearest neighbor, Korea.

One of our basic questions was: "What has sustained Korea through the centuries, and will continue to do so in the future?"

We gathered essays, interviews, photographic work, poetry, fiction. We explored old and new media, and met people with intense personal stories and valuable insights. While little material is available from the North, we found strong concern and deep-rooted desire to resolve the present artificial political polarization.

This issue is a tribute to the vibrant and indomitable spirit of Korean cultural dynamism, in all its diverse and fascinating manifestations.

FULL CONTENTS PAGE HERE

See also our special feature of additional articles here: KOREA ONLINE

Special events: launch party photos, and reading by Brother Anthony of Taize.