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…
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…
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…
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…
On December 16, 2020, the Cultural Heritage Association declared Yeondeunghoe (lantern lighting festival) as an intangible cultural heritage in the fifteenth session of the committee. Yeondeunghoe, also known as the Lotus Lantern Festival dates back to the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. – A.D. 935) and is held annually on the 8th day of the…
Hanbok’s literal translation is ‘Korean clothing’ and is referring to a traditional two-piece clothing worn in Korea. Historically, it used to be worn daily. However nowadays it is only worn during special occasions such as first birthdays, weddings, funerals, Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving 추석), and Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day 설날). Most Koreans always have a…