Jeolla History: Eulsa Treaty Part 1

The Eulsa Treaty was signed under duress in 1905 and is a very significant and interesting part of Korean history.

Zen Buddhism in United Silla

Zen Buddhism was a powerful influence after the fall of the Silla dynasty. It emphasized spiritual fulfillment & offered hope and confidence to ordinary people.

Meat tastes better each time you chew, while books taste different each time you read.

You might know that King Sejong created hangeul. But if you want to know more about the history of King Sejong and hangeul, check out this month’s Korean Sayings.

Korean Sayings: “Mothers-in-law”

This month the traditional relationship between Korean mothers and daughters-in-laws is examined! Is the stereotype of the evil mother-in-law changing?

Fried or Spicy Chicken?

A Korean saying with lots of history and meaning behind it! Find out why Korean’s don’t you to figure out what kind of chicken they just ate!

Korean Sayings: Chicken Instead of Pheasant

What’s the meaning of the Korean saying “chicken instead of pheasant”, and why?