In Korea as well, there are a number of cultural traditions that take place toward the end of the year.
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The Halloween season calls for a set of stories with a spooky twist that will leave readers feeling chills for reasons other than the cool autumn breeze.
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One of the most important holidays in Korea, Chuseok (추석), has been compared to the American tradition of Thanksgiving, but it holds a rich and old history of family, heritage, and remembrance.
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Woven into the Korean language is a history of culture and politics of the far east. Rising from the intersection of a mixing pot of ethnicities, arts, tribes, and peoples, 한국말 (hanguk-mal, spoken Korean language) and 한글 (hangeul, written Korean language), specifically designed with the people and the culture in mind, revolutionized Korea as they made their name in the world.
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Sambok (삼복) is characterized by the three hottest days of the summer and occurs over a span of a month’s time during the summer.
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In a relatively short time compared to past history, South Korea has risen to be one of the most wealthy and powerful countries in the world. But what was it about this small country that managed to thrive so well after the Korean war?
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How much do you know about the impact of sports in Korean culture?
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On occasions when discussing Korea, someone always asks “Are you talking about North or South Korea?”
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In Korea, a wide array of events celebrating the season are held throughout the country where many activities take to the outdoors thanks to the milder weather leading up to early summer festivities.
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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.
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A 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.
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January 13 marks an important day for Korean-Americans in the United States of America as it marks the 11th annual National Korean-American Day.
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Over time, with the incorporation and blending of many cultures, beliefs, and rituals, Korea provides a truly diverse and rich holiday season experience!
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As 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.
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Urban 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.
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As 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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