Chuseok
Written by Jake Hollingsworth In the first week of September, South Korean leader Moon Jae-In claimed the greatest victory of his young presidency by declaring 2017 the year of the … Read More
Category: Korean Culture
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
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
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