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An American woman's 1950s images of Korea
by Nancy Kelly, published July 27, 2021
Nancy shares the story of Susan Hanley, a young American woman working in Korea in the late 1950's with the US Army. Susan had a brand-new camera, an interest in photography and an interest in learning more about Korean life. She took nearly 1000 images of activities of daily living. Recently rediscovered, these images are a window into a time and place long gone.
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by Nancy Kelly, published July 27, 2021
Nancy shares the story of Susan Hanley, a young American woman working in Korea in the late 1950's with the US Army. Susan had a brand-new camera, an interest in photography and an interest in learning more about Korean life. She took nearly 1000 images of activities of daily living. Recently rediscovered, these images are a window into a time and place long gone.
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What if I hadn't served in Peace Corps Korea?
by Greg Engle, published June 29, 2021
Greg reflects on what his life and diplomatic service would have been like had he not lived and worked in Korea as a volunteer.
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by Greg Engle, published June 29, 2021
Greg reflects on what his life and diplomatic service would have been like had he not lived and worked in Korea as a volunteer.
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Witnessing Gwangju's 1980 democratic uprising'
by Paul Courtright, published May 18, 2021
An excerpt from Paul Courtright's book, Witnessing Gwangju, about events he witnessed during the Gwangju uprising more than 40 years ago.
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by Paul Courtright, published May 18, 2021
An excerpt from Paul Courtright's book, Witnessing Gwangju, about events he witnessed during the Gwangju uprising more than 40 years ago.
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'Returning to Korea to serve in the Peace Corps'
by Bruce Kim, published January 12, 2021
Bruce Kim reflects on his experience as a Korean-American returning to Korea to serve in the Peace Corps in the early 1970s.
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by Bruce Kim, published January 12, 2021
Bruce Kim reflects on his experience as a Korean-American returning to Korea to serve in the Peace Corps in the early 1970s.
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'Returning 'home' to So Ah Village in leprosy settlement'
by Ben Bryan, published December 2, 2020
Ben Bryan shares his memories of being a 21 year old African-American fresh out of college - ready to see the world and right all the wrongs in life.
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by Ben Bryan, published December 2, 2020
Ben Bryan shares his memories of being a 21 year old African-American fresh out of college - ready to see the world and right all the wrongs in life.
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'Memories of serving as the last Peace Corps Korea director'
by James Mayer, published October 21, 2020
Jim Mayer shares what it was like to be the person that turns the lights out - a bittersweet moment for so many.
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'We left Korea, but Korea never left our hearts'
by Gerry Krzic, published September 22, 2020
Gerry explores the lifelong impact, personally and professionally, of his time in Korea with the Peace Corps.
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'We left Korea, but Korea never left our hearts'
by Gerry Krzic, published September 22, 2020
Gerry explores the lifelong impact, personally and professionally, of his time in Korea with the Peace Corps.
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