June: The Month of Patriotism
Written by Cho Namhee Amid the mood of rapprochement that has dramatically been building up between the two Koreas since the recent inter-Korean summit in April, the month of … Read More
Category: Korean Culture
North and South Korea to Be United for the 2018 Winter Olympics
Written by Cho Namhee Finally, the XXIII Olympic Winter Games will commence in Pyeongchang from the 9th to 25th of this month (March 9–18 for the Paralympic Winter Games). After … Read More
A Series of Quirky Days to Celebrate in Korea
Written by Cho Namhee Everyone has circles to mark on their calendars to remember and celebrate important and meaningful days, including birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other special days, such … Read More
The Moon Rabbit (Daltokki, 달토끼)
As the season of Chuseok approaches, the Legend of the Moon Rabbit comes to mind. This folktale, stemming from Buddhist influcence, is often told around the harvest time. It is … Read More
Korean Wedding Culture: The Old and New
Unraveling the evolution of Korean wedding customs: “The idea of marriage in Korea has changed a lot from the old days. In the past, marriage was more complicated and focused on family, but today it is simpler and more individualistic.”
How about weddings in your country?
Yi Mong-ryong and Sung Chun-hyang: Korea’s Love Story
Photos by Lorryn Smit The nations collectively celebrate love on February 14. When thinking about love, Koreans admire the poetic saga of Yi Mong-ryong and Sung Chun-hyang, both on February … Read More
Culture and Arts: Chung Gong Sori
While Gwangju may be on the cutting edge when it comes to the contemporary art scene, it may not be known that Gwangju is also home to institutions that try … Read More