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Tag: Korean History

Korean Culture
The art of gifting is highly valued in Korean culture, it symbolizes graciousness and respect within the social community. Regardless of the occasion, it is a wonderful way to demonstrate thoughtfulness and also fosters relationships...
Korean Culture
Even in modern Korean culture, Seollal (설날, Korean New Year) is one of the most important traditional festivals in Korea, commemorating the first day of the lunar calendar. The origin of Seollal has a long...
Korean Culture
When visiting Seoul, it can be hard to know where to visit beyond visiting Gyeongbok Palace or Hanok Village. Seoul has many amazing Korean traditional activities to check out during your visit. This post will...
Life in Korea
Jeju Island (제주도) is a popular tourist destination for Koreans, especially in spring and summer. Often called South Korea’s Hawaii, Jeju is the largest island in the country, located south of the Korean Peninsula, considered...
Korean Culture
The tiger (호랑이, horang-i) plays a significant part in Korean culture. Historically, the tiger has been linked with Korea from the beginning. The tiger is strongly associated with Korean culture and is seen as representative...
Korean Culture
One of the most important holidays for Koreans is Seollal (설날), or Korean New Year. It is in fact the first day of the year according to the lunar calendar and is a holiday that...
Korean Culture
Hanbok (한복) is the traditional Korean dress with ancient roots. The style belongs to the era of the Joseon dynasty at the end of the 1300s, but some researchers claim that it is of Mongolian...
Korean Culture
Children’s Day is celebrated every year on the 5th of May in Korea. As the name suggests, it is a holiday dedicated to the little ones and is a national holiday (휴일, hyuil), when schools...
Korean Culture
Anyone who approaches Korean culture will sooner or later find themselves talking about one topic in particular: mandatory military service. Why is it that young people who have just graduated from high school in South...
Korean Culture
In the year 2019, South Korea is clearly recognised worldwide as a country on the rise. It is one of the first places one thinks about both economically and culturally within Asia.  However, this was...
Korean Culture
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Jongmyo was built in the fourth year of King Taejo’s (태조) reign. Jongmyo is the chief state shrine built according to Confucian ideals. It contains the spirit tablets of late...
Korean Culture
Bukchon Hanok Village is near Anguk Station (안국역) Line 3 in Seoul. It consists of a myriad of old houses built according to the traditional Korean construction style. It is surrounded by Gyungbokgung (경복궁), Changdeokgung...
Korean Culture
King Sejong is widely recognized as one of the most influential and greatest Koreans in history. The proof is even in his name 세종대왕 – literally translated as Sejong Great King! His most famous accomplishment...
Life in Korea
Hidden deep within Gangwondo (강원도) is a small county that goes by the name of Yeongwol. The area offers breathtaking sights for all because it is shrouded in green hills, with the Dongang (동강) snaking...
Korean Culture
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History (대한민국역사박물관) opened its doors to the public on December 26, 2012. The museum contains both the modern and contemporary history of Korea. It is located near Gwanghwamun (광화문)....
Korean Culture
The Seoul Museum of History is located near Gyeonghuigung (경희궁) near Gwanghwamun Station (광화문역). The museum has a permanent exhibition hall narrating the story of Seoul, ever since its inception in 1392. It is exciting...
Korean Culture
Gyeongbokgung was the main and largest palace of the Joseon (조선) Dynasty. A struggle to maintain Built in 1395, the palace was home to the kings of the Joseon dynasty, their households, and the center...
Korean Culture
Can you name a popular Korean song? K-pop and Korean music is huge right now. You must have heard of it! Not only in Korea but people worldwide are falling to the charms of the...
Korean Culture
Bibimbap is a staple in the Korean diet. Its literal translation is mixed (bibim) rice (bap). Invariably, there there are infinite ways to create and serve the dish. Nonetheless, traditional Korean bibimbap is made using...
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