BTS is a seven-member K-POP group that has become a global sensation. They debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment and has a fan base called ARMY. They were overlooked in Korea when they first debuted, and did not gain recognition in Korea until the end of 2016. However, BTS has now become too big…
The English and Korean alphabet differs greatly in terms of origin, phonetics, letters, usage, and more. The comparison between the English and Korean alphabet is important because of their remarkable values and global recognition. English remains the most common second language in the world while the Korean alphabet is considered the most scientific writing system…
Imagine having a world of talent in your just the tip of your finger — calligraphy, writing, painting, and every form of fine-art under the sun. One of the figures in Korean history that is a perfect representation of this description is Shin Saimdang. Today, many know Shin Saimdang simply as the mother of…
Language is more than a series of letters jumbled together; it acts as a conduit for the culture and way of life for a group of people. It reflects a sense of community and belonging, one which is unique to the people who speak the language. Philosopher and literary critic George Steiner once argued that…
Did you know that even after Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule, the independence movement was carried out? As far as we know, the independence movement did not end in 1945 and there are still independence movements that we can join in. This independence movement after 1945 focused on protecting Dokdo from falling under Japanese…
Amongst all the Korean Holidays, the only one that is widely known is Chuseok. However in Korea, there are many other holidays that are just as important yet less recognized. In Korea, the Lunar calendar is used for the holidays and to know when the next season will begin so they can start to…
Proverbs are characterized as concrete and traditional sayings that emerged from common sense or a shared understanding of something. Proverbs exist in most if not all languages for the ease of expression and are transmitted from culture to culture. Korean proverbs are, in some ways, like English proverbs, or even the same in terms of…
Imagine sitting on the porch of a house — the gentle breeze passes through a sea of bamboo trees and caresses your checks on a blistering summer day. In the winter, the familiar sound of crackling fire amongst the bed of rocks beneath you brings joy to your ears — and the warmth from their…
Some of the greatest artifacts that help us to understand the past are the writings left behind by previous generations. Korea is no different. While each period of Korea’s history is home to influential and significant writings, the Joseon period in particular was a time when the arts and literature itself flourished. There are many…
Did you know that there was a school specifically designed to train Independence activists in the Korean Independence Movement? In order to protect the peninsula at the time, Independence activists within the country and outside of the country decided to establish a school with the goal of protecting Joseon’s Independence and the growing Korean nationalist…