I’m Not a Grinch: Odd Songs for Those of Us Who Need a Little More (or Less?) Christmas Cheer
“You can only listen to the same three songs so many times before going crazy.
Tag: tradition
Death of the Doctor’s Hanok
Written and photographed by Isaiah Winters In the decades-long scramble to modernize, much of South Korea’s recent past has been razed with incredible haste. Today, the bulldozing of history … Read More
The Origin of Jangxi
From expensive herbs to illegal dealings, the story of how a five-day market became the built up department stores it is today
Gwangju Talks – “What does Seollal mean to you?”
Seollal, a Korean holiday, is a day for paying respect to your ancestors. Discover what this entails for various people of different ages in Gwangju.
Behind the Myth: Passing the Big Exam
Usually young Korean students don’t become accustomed to tests until middle school. Then tests progressively become more frequent, difficult, and important through high school, college, and post-graduate studies. These tests include major exams taken to qualify for premium job openings at major companies.
Behind the Myth: Fan Death
In February we explore death in the form of a handy little appliance used to cool us off in the summer: the electric fan.
Behind the Myth: The Deadly 4
In Korea, the number 4 is considered to be bad luck. It goes even further: this number is believed to symbolize death itself.