If you were asked what the most beautiful palace in the world was, what would you answer? Would it be the spacious Palace of Versailles, the stately Buckingham Palace, or even the beautiful Gyeongbokgung Palace? All sorts of palaces exist all over the world, and they each represent the culture and heritage of their countries.…
“I would rather be buried in Korea than in Westminster Abbey” – Homer B. Hulbert – A Danish proverb states that “Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names”. Throughout Korea’s history people have lived and died for Korea. This includes foreigners. Historically, Koreans buried their dead in individual mounds in the mountainside. However, as missionaries entered Korea, these foreigners had different funeral…
An Advocate for 63 Years Homer B. Hulbert made a lifelong commitment to educating and advocating for Korea. While most of his reputation and prestige comes from his efforts in the education sector, his work in the advocacy and liberation of Korea cannot be ignored. As a close friend to the Korean emperor, he was…
“Don’t cry for me if I die. Complete your mission. Fight to regain Korea’s independent sovereignty. I am willing to die for it.” -Emissaries Yi Sang-Seol, and Yi Wi-Jong Japan’s Takeover of Korea Japan’s takeover of Korea wasn’t a fast overnight affair, painted with blood in a violent revolution. Instead, it was quiet, slow, years of the Japanese squeezing Korea tightly, muffling its screams as the rest of the world watched in apathy. In 1876, Japan forced open Korean ports, taking…
When moving into a new home or apartment, it’s pretty common to host a housewarming party. It’s a chance to show off the new home to friends and family, as well as a way to get settled. People all around the world have their own style of housewarming parties, but Korea’s is unique. Korean…
Introduction Subways are often the backbone of public transportation. They’re generally faster than buses, cover a wider range of locations, and can shuttle around millions of people every day. However, subways often have a multitude of issues, including congestion, uncleanliness and difficulty in navigation. Some of the most famous subway systems around the world, like…
There is a high chance that you’ve come across Taekwondo at least once, whether it was during a random TV channel switch during the Olympics season or the news of a new Taekwondo kwan (training center) built near your residence. Maybe, you are a Taekwondo trainee yourself. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that…
The Father of Modern Korean Education Homer B. Hulbert (1863-1949) was an American born missionary who worked as a teacher in Korea for twenty years. Through education, he discovered his love for Korea, and during his tenure, Hulbert published numerous books about the rest of the world for Koreans, as well as books that were…
In Korea, several holidays commemorate the passage of time and events that led to present-day South Korea. These days celebrate many different things like the Korean kingdom’s establishment, the Korean language writing system (Hangul), and the invention of several historical items throughout Korean history. The March 1st Movement was…
How is Korean culture and history celebrated overseas? (Korean holidays overseas) In Korea, several holidays commemorate the passage of time and events that led up to the current day, Republic of Korea . Some days celebrate the establishment of the Korean kingdom, the invention of the Korean language writing system (Hangeul),…