I. Korean image Through drama and music, the image of Korea has attained greater exposure to the world-wide audience. Hallyu makes foreigners feel a close connection with Korea and…
One of the primary causes for Hallyu outbreak was the adoption of media liberation in many Asian countries in the 1990s, which resulted in a favorable environment fostering…
Hwanseongul Cave It is a limestone cave located in Samcheok ciy, Gangwondo Province. It is one of the famous and popular travel destinations in Samcheok city. The length is about 6.5km long and is the biggest limestone cave in South Korea. Inside and outside of the cave, there are many rare and diverse animals and [...]
Hwaseong Fortress Hwaseong is a fortress constructed in the 18th century during the reign of Jeongjo(1752- 1800) of Joseon dynasty. With its scientific method of construction, Hwaseong is high valued as a cultural heritage. You can find its majestic figure harmonizing with the modern city Suwon.
Namsadang Nori Performance It means literally performances are played by Gwangdae(entertainers). From the middle of the Joseon Dynasty this was held by professional Gwangdae Group. They traveled to every village and performed 5~6 performances a day. The most famous and popular performances are Pungmul( festival music and dance for farmers) and Jultagi(tightrope-walking). Pungmul is a [...]
Seosan Maae Samjon Bulsang Buddhist Statue Seosan maae samjon bulsang is the three Buddhist statues carved in the cliff of Gaya Mountain in Seosan. It is estimated to be built during the end of 6th century or the early 7th century. Due to its scientific design, the Buddhist statues were well-preserved for a long time. [...]
Gochang, Hwasun, Ganghwa Goindol Dolmen Sites Forty percent of world’s Dolmen is distributed throughout Korean peninsula; Among them, Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmens were registered as UNESCO World Heritage. Gochang Dolmen Museum was built in the site of Gochang Dolmens, exhibiting more than 440 Dolmens of various sizes and shapes as well as different relics [...]
Mireuksaji Seoktap Stone Pagoda It is the Korean first stone pagoda made with granitic stones. It is called the Mireuksaji Seoktap(stone pagoda) because it is located inside of Mireuksaji where the legend about King Moo and Princess Seonhwa has been handed down generation after generation. At first, it was a seven story and 20 m [...]
Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon Depositories This building is the oldest and extant among the buildings in Haeinsa Temple. It was built in 15C. It is the only depository in the world designed to keep 81258 Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks, which was made in 13C. It changes the air and naturally regulates the humidity and temperature. Suro [...]
Hahoe and Yangdong Historic Villages of Korea Hahoe Village is the Korean folk village, where customs and traditions during Joseon Dynasty are well-preserved. In July 2010, it, along with Yangdong Village in Gyeongju, has been registered as UNESCO World Heritage. Hahoe Village is also well-known as the birthplace of Hahoe Byeolsingut Mask Dance Drama. Bulguksa [...]
Korean ‘Bang’ means room in English and it is place composed of wall and partition for people to live. However, in Korea, “Bang” is used for commercial and public places. Korea’s bang trio, PC bang, Noraebang, and Jjimjilbang are 3 biggest examples. As Korean society became modernized, Korean residential areas as well became westernized. However, traditionally, [...]
Hallyu(한류) is called Korean wave or Korean fever in English. It is a phenomenon of Korean culture developing throughout Asia and also being favored by people around the world. It started in mid 1990s with the growing popularity of Korean drama in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The word Hallyu began to be used at [...]
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