This month’s special issue story concerns FIT, the Fashion Institute of Technology, which is opening in New York State University in Korea. FIT is one of the top five fashion schools in the world and many of its graduates have become internationally-renowned fashion designers. In addition, we report on the Songdo Light Festival, which illuminates Songdo under the theme, “Songdo Urban Light Garden.” We also report on the Culture Night event at Incheon port and “Jjimjilbang,” Korean spa complexes now popular with tourists who, like Koreans, wish to enjoy a place of body rest and healing. Onggi, traditional Korean earthenware, have always been a necessity for Koreans who enjoy fermented foods such as Kimchi, Gochujang, and Deonjang. Our story reveals Korean culture through this unique bowl, which can be found in most korean homes.