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
Category: Korean Culture
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.
Meat tastes better each time you chew, while books taste different each time you read.
You might know that King Sejong created hangeul. But if you want to know more about the history of King Sejong and hangeul, check out this month’s Korean Sayings.
Even Dog Poop is Hard to Find When Needed as Medicine
Look into a strange history of medicine in this Korean saying about never finding something when you need it the most.
Korean Sayings: Chicken Instead of Pheasant
What’s the meaning of the Korean saying “chicken instead of pheasant”, and why?
Squat, Don’t Sit
“Squat, don’t sit” should be the rallying cry for all those wanting better health.