With the recent kick-off of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, the whole world has its eyes poised on Korea as it hosts one of the most famous sports events in popular culture. However, Pyeongchang is not the first Korean city to welcome the Games.
Read MoreA legend of beautiful knights popularized by 2016 drama series Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, Silla’s legendary Hwarang have far more to them than what was simply portrayed on the dramatic retelling of their story.
Read MoreJanuary 13 marks an important day for Korean-Americans in the United States of America as it marks the 11th annual National Korean-American Day.
Read MoreOver time, with the incorporation and blending of many cultures, beliefs, and rituals, Korea provides a truly diverse and rich holiday season experience!
Read MoreAs the Japanese Empire agreed to surrender World War II to the Allied powers, they also relinquished their control of the country as part of the surrender terms.
Read MoreUrban legends, myths, and superstitions—every culture has them. The realm of the mythical is often a projection of a society’s values, fears, and its tendency towards mob mentality.
Read MoreAs far as we know, the Dangun story originally appeared in the Samguk Yusa (삼국유사), which details the three kingdoms period of Korean history.
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