While K-Pop has become a global commodity, Korean music has not.
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In Korea the experience may be a bit different than you are used to.
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Beginning as early as 1932, women were “recruited” for “comfort stations” in Japanese-occupied territories.
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Every year on October 9, South Korea celebrates “Hangeul Day.”
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A public bathhouse, or “jimjilbang” in Korean, is one of the most intimidating things to try as a foreigner.
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In Western countries, a person uses their signature as a binding seal for important documents. In East Asia, a name seal is a more commonly used method to sign documentation.
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Diversity and multiculturalism are broad topics that are only just starting to gain conversation in South Korea.
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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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