Forty years ago, when South Korea’s political situation began to return to dictatorship, and from May 18 to 27, 1980, citizens fought against military dictatorship in Gwangju. Resistance to Then-security commander Chun Doo-hwan’s military forces has led to the death of many people, which has become an international issue and hurt many people’s lives. …
Baekje was one of the ancient three kingdoms located in the southwestern part of the Korean Peninsula, including Gyeonggi-do, Chungcheong-do, and Jeolla-do. It was also the first country among the three kingdoms to have its prime days, and its geographical characteristics are indispensable. The Yellow Sea(West Sea of Korea), which was directly adjacent to China,…
Seollal (Lunar New Year or Korean New Year) is one of the major holidays in Korea. Seollal is the first day of a new year and is based on the lunar calendar. The reason why Seollal is calculated using the lunar calendar is because the lunar calendar sets a date for the moon to circle…
In recent years, there are popular debates regarding two main linguistic policies in Korea, one is known as the exclusive use of hangeul which is solely using the Korean alphabet, hangeul. And the other is using hangeul along with Chinese Characters, which is characterized by a mix of hangeul and Chinese characters in writing, whenever…
When learning about Korean culture, one of the holes many people fall into is learning about history. Many people refer to historical dramas when trying to learn about history. It is no doubt that there are many that enjoy historical dramas and believe it or not, the palaces you see in those dramas are real…
Beloved by Koreans all around the globe, the song known as “Arirang” is widely regarded as Korea’s unofficial national anthem. In addition, it is also found a home in the hearts of many artists from other countries and their audiences. Having been passed down through the generations, it is notable for its simple composition that…
On the morning of January 21, 1919, Gojong, the second last emperor of the Korean Empire(Daehan Jeguk), died at the age of 66. The death of the Emperor shocked Korean society and the event became a turning point in the Korean independence movement. The recorded cause of death of Gojong was by natural causes. Officials…
Have you heard about the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)? The KBO league consists of 10 teams: NC DINOS, DOOSAN BEARS, KT WIZ, LG TWINS, KIWOOM HEROES, KIA TIGERS, LOTTE GIANTS, SAMSUNG LIONS, SSG LANDERS, and the HANWHA EAGLES. As of 2020, the KBO league has been gaining popularity in America due to ESPN home broadcasts.…
Have you heard about South Korean Pop Music? These days it is becoming well known all across the world. It’s a culmination of bright colors, interesting concepts, catchy tunes, exciting choreography, and beautiful people. Unlike other minimalistic styles, K-pop offers a steady flow of constant stimulation. The term K-pop is more of a geographic designation…
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…