The Godfather of Korean Rock: Shin Jung-hyeon
Written by Ryan Berkebile 하늘은 파랗게 구름은 하얗게 Skies are blue and clouds are white 실바람도 불어와 부풀은 내 마음 A light breeze fills up my mind 나뭇잎 푸르게 강물도 … Read More
Category: Korean Culture
The Original K-Pop Sensation: The Kim Sisters
Written by Ryan Berkebile In recent times, Korea has successfully exported its culture to larger audiences around the world through pop idol groups, K-dramas, and critically acclaimed movies. As a … Read More
Korea’s March 1st Independence Movement
Originally written by Shin Sang-soon (Originally appearing in Gwangju News, March 2006) As this March is the centennial observance of the March 1st (1919) Independence Movement, we thought it fitting … Read More
The Year of the Golden Pig
Written by Scott Findlay The expression “새해 복 많이 받으세요!” (Good luck in the new year!) takes on a special meaning this Lunar New Year (Seollal) on February 5, 2019, … Read More
The Secrets Behind Red Beans
Written by Cho Namhee As the mercury dips closer to freezing, it signals that the winter solstice, the time of the year when night is longest and the day … Read More
Embrace the Autumn Mood at Cart Bars
Written by Cho Namhee People who live in Korea can no longer brag about the balance of the country’s four distinct seasons like they used to. Both the summer … Read More
Unusual Chuseok Holidays of the Past
Written by Cho Namhee According to the lunar calendar, this year the 15th day of the 8th lunar month (Chuseok Day) falls on September 24, and as a consequence, … Read More
Chilling with a Bamboo Mistress
Written by Cho Namhee The most troublesome part of summer is the fact that it brings a long period of “tropical nights.” Oftentimes, this season makes you feel apologetic for … Read More