Jeollabuk-do’s International Magazine January <strong>2017</strong>, Issue #5 Registration No. ISSN: 2508-1284 164 Palgwajeong-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, Korea Tel:(+82) 63-214-5605~6 Fax: (+82) 63-214-5608 Jeonbuk <strong>Life</strong> Editorial Staff: ANJEE DISANTO, U.S.A., M.A. Communication & Rhetoric <strong>JB</strong> LIFE LAYOUT & DESIGN Anjee is a ten-year resident of Jeonju and visiting professor at Chonbuk National University. While living here, she has traveled to 42 countries as well as explored and photographed most parts of the Korean peninsula. She is the English editor of CBNU’s student magazine and has worked extensively with 10 Magazine in Seoul. DAVID VAN MINNEN, Canada, B.A. Humanities/Classical Languages <strong>JB</strong> LIFE CHIEF PROOFREADER David came to Jeonbuk in 2004. In 2006, he created the Jeonju Hub website to help foreign residents and has been highly active in outreach since. After 4 years operating a saloon and 5 running a restaurant, he works as a corporate English consultant. He lives with his wife, Jeonju artist Cheon Jeong Kyeong, and two children. Jeonbuk <strong>Life</strong> Writers & Artists: BONNIE CUNNINGHAM, U.S., B.A. Visual Arts, is a new teacher in Korea. She loves to travel and make artwork along the way. While she currently focuses on painting, her background is in film and video. She is excited to be living here and looks forward to whatever it lends to her artwork. DEAN CRAWFORD watches lots of films, meaning he’s a bit of a geek and spends a lot of time on his own in dark rooms. After working in the UK film industry at Hogwarts and the X-Mansion, Dean now resides in Jeonju where he writes about his two favorite things, films and food! HEATHER ALLMAN, a U.S. native, has been living and teaching English in Jeonju for 1.5 years. With a background in International Relations and Spanish, she has a dexterity for language. Writing and traveling are her two favorites, so she thought, why not do them both at once? HEEONE PARK was born and raised in Jeonju until she was 17. Living in various cities overseas and now residing in London, she tries to be cosmopolitan but she is very Korean at heart. She loves all things that give her inspiration, especially art, music, and books. RENEE McMILLAN has been living and teaching in Jeonju for five years. A recovering actress, Renee has become addicted to travel and photography. She enjoys sharing her stories and adventures, and is excited to work with <strong>JB</strong> <strong>Life</strong> in capturing the beauty of Jeollabukdo. ROBERT CHATTERTON is a 10-year resident of Jeonju and a married father of a 16-month-old baby girl who has been competing in triathlon since 2009. DOWON KIM, Korea, BA Biological Science <strong>JB</strong> LIFE <strong>JB</strong>CIA LIAISON Dowon is a member of <strong>JB</strong>CIA and delivers stories of what is happening in the center and what the center does for Jeollabuk-do. She has lived in New Zealand so she loves meeting new people from diverse countries. Passionate about food, cycle, music and dogs. You can ask about the center through her e-mail at dwkim411@jbcia.or.kr. YOUNG-WOO PARK, Korea, Ph.D. TESOL <strong>JB</strong> LIFE KOREAN CONSULTANT Dr. Park has been teaching English for 33 years, with interests in various levels from young learner to university. He has worked for several universities in Jeonju, Gwangju, and Daejeon, and maintains strong connections with several Western and Asian universities. He is especially interested in training university students for their job searches. ROBERT SANCRAINTE is an American who currently teaches English at a school in Jeonju. He is a new writer for the magazine this month with a passion for fiction and has contributed this month’s short story selection. SARAH HODGKISS, one of our new illustrators, is a 24-year-old British artist who is currently working as a Kindergarten teacher in Jeonju. If you want to see more of her work, visit www.facebook.com/ artsydoodling. STUART SCOTT, a Jeonju resident since 2003, teaches at JJU. One of his favorite hobbies is studying history, folklore, and myths. Stuart grew up in Canada, where he graduated with a degree in history and political science. TAYLORE BEATTY is from Kansas City, Missouri and has lived in Korea off and on since 2012. She enjoys camping at the Korean national parks and stuffing her face with vegan food. VIKKI CHAN is British-born Chinese. She has been living in Jeonju since 2013. Vikki loves to find out more about different cultures residing in Korea. Jeollabuk-do Global Living <strong>March</strong> <strong>2017</strong> / Issue #6 Jeonbuk <strong>Life</strong> is a quarterly project of the Jeollabuk-do Center for International Affairs. Our goal is to spread news to Jeollabuk-do’s international community, as well as to carry news of Jeonbuk throughout Korea and abroad. This magazine publishes once per season. To get involved, email jeonbuklife@gmail.com 04 06 08 14 22 26 30 38 40 44 48 50 51 INTERNATIONAL BEAT - International Center News HISTORY - Year of the Rooster SPORTS - Tri-umph! Give it a Try? - Kickin’ It: The Muju Taekwondowon TOUR - Gunsan’s Historic Waterfront - Cuteness Overload: The Teddy Museum LOCAL FOOD - Making Time for a Gunsan Hoetjip GLOBAL FOOD - ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’ at You Love Soul Zip ARTS - Woodblock Printing: Making its Mark - From the Heart: Ash Dean’s Poetry GLOBAL JEONBUK - Olga Kan: Costume Designer WORLDVIEW - Catholicism in Jeonbuk “BEING” IN JEONBUK - Being Vegetarian or Vegan FICTION - The Climb GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION - “The Future is Dark” JEOLLA DIALECT <strong>JB</strong> LIFE is published by the <strong>JB</strong>CIA (Jeonbuk Center for International Affairs) 전라북도 국제교류센터 Jeonbuk <strong>Life</strong> 3
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