Halloween is calling, but before you scream, we’d like to share potentially the scariest Korean myth of them all. Let’s get into it, shall we?
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Let’s delve into the story of how politics caused the fall of the Joseon dynasty.
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We left off discussing Admiral Yi Sunsin’s (이순신) great victory against the Japanese invasions of 1592 to 1598 A.D.
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After 500 years of peace, the Goryeo Dynasty’s (고려) golden age had been ripped away without notice.
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Not only were Korean kingdoms at war with several Chinese kingdoms and tribes, but also with each other.
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Many great kingdoms were destroyed at their height, but little did the Korean Peninsula know that one particular war would influence the unification of several Korean kingdoms.
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After the fall of Korea’s first kingdom Gojoseon (고조선), three more kingdoms were established that were even more powerful than the last.
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Have you ever thought about how Korea became what it is today?
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How does South Korea celebrate Valentine’s Day?
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Did you know that South Korea celebrates the New Year twice annually?
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Only since the early 2000s has the festive holiday been celebrated in Korea.
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Traditional Korean medicine, also known as “Hanyak” (한약), is a combination of herbs, from flowers to fungi, and ancient folk remedies influenced by China.
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In recent years, Halloween-themed events have been popping up in bigger South Korean cities, and even idols are sharing their love for the holiday online.
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Today there is an even bigger variety of types of places where they serve different alcohols, foods, music, and performances.
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There are some unique alcoholic drinks in Korea that are loved by many office workers and even students.
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After the main wedding ceremony is over, all the guests return home, leaving the closest family of the bride and groom to wrap up the big day.
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The big day of the ceremony is the day to reveal the outcome of all the processes and steps taken in preparation.
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Hahm (함) is probably the most Korean and traditional event held in Korean weddings.
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To continue from the previous article about pre-ceremony decisions that are traditionally considered, there are also checklists that need to be taken care of with the selected venue.
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While each ceremony is unique and beautiful in its own way, there are certain characteristics and rituals that are only shown in Korean wedding ceremonies both culturally and socially.
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