With the recent acknowledgment of Afrobeats to the entire world, the genre’s influence has been extremely strong.
Read MoreHalloween 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?
Read MoreLet’s delve into the story of how politics caused the fall of the Joseon dynasty.
Read MoreWe left off discussing Admiral Yi Sunsin’s (이순신) great victory against the Japanese invasions of 1592 to 1598 A.D.
Read MoreAfter 500 years of peace, the Goryeo Dynasty’s (고려) golden age had been ripped away without notice.
Read MoreNot only were Korean kingdoms at war with several Chinese kingdoms and tribes, but also with each other.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreAfter the fall of Korea’s first kingdom Gojoseon (고조선), three more kingdoms were established that were even more powerful than the last.
Read MoreHave you ever thought about how Korea became what it is today?
Read MoreHow does South Korea celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Read MoreDid you know that South Korea celebrates the New Year twice annually?
Read MoreOnly since the early 2000s has the festive holiday been celebrated in Korea.
Read MoreTraditional Korean medicine, also known as “Hanyak” (한약), is a combination of herbs, from flowers to fungi, and ancient folk remedies influenced by China.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreToday there is an even bigger variety of types of places where they serve different alcohols, foods, music, and performances.
Read MoreThere are some unique alcoholic drinks in Korea that are loved by many office workers and even students.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreThe big day of the ceremony is the day to reveal the outcome of all the processes and steps taken in preparation.
Read MoreHahm (함) is probably the most Korean and traditional event held in Korean weddings.
Read MoreTo 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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