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www.groovekorea.com / January 2014 24 Edited by Elaine Ramirez (elaine@groovekorea.com) INsIGhT O n a regular basis, people tell us they were surprised when they learned that Groove Korea is a free magazine. Not only do we provide our content to readers without charge, but our persistence for quality content makes it hard for some readers to believe that our writers, photographers and illustrators do it all for free. That is the only way we can afford to spread our magazine throughout the peninsula, and we owe it all to our growing team of contributors who believe in our purpose. This year we would like to begin to formally recognize some of the most outstanding contributors and contributions that have made this magazine possible. Groove Korea held the First Annual Contributor Awards in December to spotlight the best features, column, comic, illustrations and photographs of 2013 and the journalists and artists who created them. Last but not least, we asked for your input on your favorite feature, and we present the first Readers’ Choice Award for Cover Story of the Year. Our editorial staff once again thanks all our contributors as well as readers for making Groove Korea what it is today. Groove Korea’s First Annual Contributor Awards recognize the year’s greatest contributions The besT of By Groove Korea editorial staff