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…
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…
Hallyu, also known as “The Korean Wave” is a term used to describe Korean music (K-pop), dramas, food, beauty and many more. Usually Hallyu is referred to Korean music (K-pop) or Korean dramas. Korean dramas and K-pop started gaining popularity throughout Asia during the mid-1990s. In the early 2000s, Korean dramas had a surge in…
Do you know about the legendary March 1st Independence Movement that happened in Korea in 1919? The March 1st Movement was the biggest independence protest in the peninsula and thousands of people were involved in spreading the spirit of Korean independence. However, the independence movement was active well before the March 1st Movement of 1919.…
When you imagine a Korean freedom fighter, what kind of person comes to mind? The people that participated in the Korean independence movement came from various backgrounds and walks of life. Independence activists arose from all societal classes. These classes ultimately came together and strengthened Korea’s national consciousness. According to The National Independence Hall of…
Korea, a great maritime cultural power What comes to mind when you see Korea on the world map? On the preexisiting world maps, Korea is a country at the eastern end of the Eurasian continent. However, if you turn the map upside down and think outside of the box, Korea is the port heading towards…
“Parasite (기생충)” is the first Korean film to win the Palme d’Or at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival and the Best Foreign Film at the 77th Golden Globe Awards. “Parasite” was unanimously awarded the Palme d’Or, the most prestigious award given at the Cannes Film Festival. It is also the first Korean movie to be…
Starting in 1935, small houses were made in the area now known as the “House of Public Relations – International Cottages”. These houses are treated as museums and represent different countries at the same time as providing “cultural, social, and educational programs to spread awareness of its members’ cultures, customs, traditions, and languages”. Through festivals…