Chuseok’s History
To most international residents, it is a welcome break from the daily teaching grind, but for many Korean people past and present, Chuseok (falling on September 16 this year) is … Read More
Category: Korean Culture
Korean Culture Article: Buddha’s Birthday
Buddha’s Birthday, a Day of Highly Anticipated Celebrations Enjoyed By Many
The Voice of “Han”
Jonathan Joseph Chiarella Writes About Pansori, A Traditional Korean Performance, And Lee Im-rye, A Profound Pansori Singer Who Moved To Gwangju To Perform Her Well-Established Talents
The Music Maker
Karly Pierre Writes About The Art Of Traditional Korean Instrument Crafting And It’s Importance In Korea’s Cultural Identity
A Korean Oasis for Weekday Downtowners
Written By Namhee Cho Koreans often say “Have you eaten?” as a greeting. This expression originates from the generations who experienced “the Barley Hump,” the spring famine where their food … Read More
A Christmas Story: America and Korea
An interesting look at the different Christmas experience from an American and Korean perspective.
Why Is Christmas Romantic in Korea? An Origin Story
An insight into the romantic notion that Korean’s associate with Christmas time
The Jikji
Was Gutenberg’s printing press the first in the world? Heungdeok Temple monks used moveable type to create the UNESCO recognized Jikji in 1372.