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
Category: Korean Culture
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
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
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
