Amidst the global response to COVID-19, countries have each taken their own unique response to the pandemic. Here are three of Korea’s unique measures to combat the coronavirus on its home turf.
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Ranging from couple items to numerous anniversaries, dating in Korea may be perceived slightly different than the west. Here are five things you may not know about Korea’s dating scene!
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January 25 marks the first day of the Lunar New Year in 2020, also known as Seollal (설날) in Korea.
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This article will further explain the difference in traditions between the Western New Year and the Lunar New Year.
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There is nothing as iconic as traditional hanbok—it is quintessentially Korean.
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There are many aspects of Korean culture that are quite different from the Western perspective, including the wedding traditions.
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The history of bongseonhwa is a long and rich one.
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Other than its more than 1,000 Starbucks stores nationwide, South Korea has gained recent recognition for its unusual “themed” cafés.
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For those not familiar with Korea’s culture, it might seem a bit strange if someone asks about what one’s blood type is.
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The depiction of tigers has long been a symbolic figure in Eastern mythology ranging from Turkey, across Siberia, into China, and as far as Japan. Alongside the tiger, however, appears an interesting character just as valuable and historical as its powerful counterpart: the persimmon.
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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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