Hanbok stickers made by VANK Hanbok(한복), Korean clothing is a form of clothing that is worn for traditional holidays or special occasions such as weddings and child’s first birthday. Hanbok can be traced back to the time of the three kingdoms. This is when Goguryeo, Silla and Baekje were ruling over the peninsula. There have…
Honggildongjeon, published by Minumsa Co., Ltd Many people know of the story of Robin Hood, the English folk hero who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. But, did you know that Korea also has a similar tale? This story is about Hong Gil Dong and is the first story written in Hangeul.…
In 2020, Korean idol group BTS made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and took to the stage, framed by the night view of Gyeongbokgung, to perform their 2018 hit song Idol. A Korean group performing on the most popular talk show in America is a feat in itself, however, even more…
The Covid-19 pandemic took the global world by surprise. It causes devastation by taking away so many lives as well as forcing everyone to take a huge 2 year pause on life. If you were to look back at each country’s first response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the country that was written about the most…
Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. Americans’ Perspective of the Korean War There is the misconception that the Korean War was a proxy war, between the USA and the USSR, with Korea only being a pawn in their more significant conflict, but this is not entirely correct. This war was an ideological war. The…
Introduction Cafes are a staple in modern Korean society. The busy streets of Seoul are dotted with small oases offering americanos, smoothies, lattes, and cakes. Even pastries and cakes renowned for their difficulty and the expertise needed to make, such as macarons, croissants, and mille-crepe, are available as an everyday snack for a simple…
Have you ever thought about learning a new language? Maybe you are someone who has found a passion for language study and has been studying for most of your life. Or maybe you studied up through high school or college but ultimately decided it just was not the path for you. Or maybe you have…
Getbol is widely situated on the western and southern coast of the Korean peninsula. Getbol is a flat area along the coast that is submerged at the flow and exposed at the ebb of each tide, which is a depositional landform created by fine soil carried by the tidal current for a long time. …
Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes show the geological history of the planet. Formed by volcanic eruptions, Jeju Island is full of a number of unique volcanic topography and beautiful scenery. Hallasan Mountain is a typical example, which is 1,950m high and a volcanic mountain in the center of Jeju Island. A crater lake,…
Changdeokgung is a palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) located in Seoul. Out of five palaces of the Joseon Dynasty in Seoul, Changdeokgung Palace was secondly constructed in 1405 following Gyeongbokgung Palace. Although originally built as a secondary palace to the main palace of Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung Palace had accommodated the kings for the longest period…