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.…
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…
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…
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),…
In Korea, there are a lot of places to stop and rest when traveling throughout the country. These rest stops are another aspect of Korea that many people find attractive. When I first heard of the rest stops in Korea, I didn’t think much of them because, in America, a rest stop is usually a…
If you know anything about the Republic of Korea, you would know that it is a country where the modern and the traditional co-exist in almost every aspect of life. From traditional foods that are given a modern twist, to modern pop music being infused with the traditional sounds of folk music, it seems like…
In order to really learn a foreign language, you need to travel to the country where it is spoken and truly immerse yourself in it. You need to surround yourself with the language and make it a part of your everyday life. Only then can you truly understand and master the language. If you’ve…
As a college student, the opportunities to travel are few and far between. A never-ending mountain of assignments to complete, internship work, and the constant anxiety and dread that comes along with thinking about your future that is always just sort of lurking in the background…well that’s enough to keep your mind busy enough to…
Hanbok and flowers When the icy streets and snow-covered landscapes finally melt away with the first breath of the West Wind. When, amongst the browns of dead leaves and withered grass, there can be found just the tiniest burst of vibrant green. When the heavy darkness finally gives way to the first warm rays of…