Behind the Myth: The Red Pen
This month’s “Behind the Myth” discusses the common fear of writing in red ink. It is a common Korean superstition that if someone’s name is written in red, then death or bad luck will come to that person very soon.
Category: Arts & Culture
Korean Literature Review – My Innocent Uncle
Elton LaClare’s latest review is on “My Innocent Uncle” by Ch’ae Man Shik.
Korean Literature Review – The Other Side of Dark Remembrance
“The shared agony of history is an essential aspect of the bond that exists among Koreans.” Elton LaClare reviews “The Other Side of Dark Remembrance” by Lee Kyun Young.
Lady of No Fear
This year the annual Gwangju Film Festival featured Lady of No Fear, a documentary Aung San Suu Kyi. The film’s director was gracious enough to grant Gwangju News a private interview.
Korean Literature Review – The Wounded
The title story of Yi Chong-Jun’s The Wounded is founded on an intriguing premise. Elton LaClare explores it here.
Behind the Myth: Korean Ghosts
“Behind the Myth” recently covered the Korean superstition about spirits following and haunting you when you change homes. Let’s keep it going with the scary stuff and reveal some more spooky beliefs regarding Korean-style ghosts.
Squat, Don’t Sit
“Squat, don’t sit” should be the rallying cry for all those wanting better health.
Behind the Myth: Moving Day
This series of articles sheds light on some Korean myths, folklore, traditions and superstitions. Every country has their own share of beliefs, fact or fiction, and many foreigners living in Korea have not yet heard or learned the basis for various Korean beliefs.