Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Usually young Korean students don’t become accustomed to tests until middle school. Then tests progressively become more frequent, difficult, and important through high school, college, and post-graduate studies. These tests include major exams taken to qualify for premium job openings at major companies.
He catches the attention of the cheerful international student with photos of his work on the side of a train. He brings two other things to their art class: an exact reproduction of his train work on a plank of rough old wood for demonstration, and an infectious enthusiasm.
‘Not a single thing would be accomplished in this world if everybody laughed and cried whenever they felt like it.’
“There are certain parts of the world where writers tend to produce literature richer in metaphor than that of their contemporaries in other places… Of course, one might easily add Korea to this list.”
This month’s Korean myth deals with a person’s height. In Korea, many people believe playing basketball, jumping rope, stretching and other physical exercises can help you grow taller.
The return of 266 Chosun Dynasty Ritual Books (Oegyeyanggak Uigwe) from France is cause for celebration, as the books record the various activities of the Emperors and royal courts, from coronations and funerals, to the details of the work to build a new palace through words and beautiful artwork (banchado).
Whether you’re a native Korean or a fresh-faced foreigner here for only a short while, you’ve likely heard the term “blood type” mentioned.
It’s eaten all year round, but Koreans especially enjoy eating it on three “special” days in July and August, called Chobok (초복), Jungbok (중복) and Malbok (말복).