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…
The greatest person in Korean history Including the fields of Politics, Economy, Culture, Military, as a matter of course, Numerous achievements of King Sejong had developed Joseon into the most powerful and most scientifically advanced country in East Asia. In 1441, He invented Cheugugi, an instrument to measure precipitation by collecting raindrops. In 1434, he [...]
1. Documentary Cultural Heritage – Jikji In the history of the mankind, there have been many efforts to deliver information quickly and accurately. Before the invention of printing, there were paintings on the cave wall and images carved in a stone or on a wooden board. Stories were handed down orally. Countless hours and unmeasurable [...]
What comes to your mind first when traveling in unfamiliar places overseas? A historic church? A mystic temple? Grandiose Mother Nature? New people? Relaxation? There is a Korean proverb that says, “Even Mount Geumgang can be appreciated only on a full stomach”, equivalent of the English proverb “A loaf of bread is better than the [...]
The biggest difference between Westerners and Easterners lies in the tool each uses to eat food. The culture of using two sticks to pick up and eat food is regarded as unique charm of the East by Westerners. Chopsticks serve multiple purposes. Some women use them as a hair pin to hold hair in a [...]
A person crossing a road pointed at the sky No passerby took the time to look at the sky Two people looked and pointed at the sky. Nobody looked at what the two people were pointing. Three people looked up and pointed at sky Surprisingly, people stopped walking and stared at the empty sky. [...]
How far a person’s dream can go? Can a person’s dream change Korea’s national image? If you want to know the answer, listen to this story. A Korean person’s dream has the power to inscribe the 5000 years of Korean history in the minds of people all over the world. A Korean person’s action can [...]
An Hour, You are traveling in Seoul now. What does an hour mean to you? An hour in this city is a magical time that allows you to do anything. If you want to walk around a palace for tracking the path of Korean kings. Within an hour, you can enjoy a stroll in a [...]
What do you think about a trip to Korea? Does Korea have any known natural landscapes like the Grand Canyon? Does Korea have any world heritage like the pyramids? Korea doesn’t seem too different from China or Japan. There is no specific image of Korea in my mind. Koreans look sullen and unfriendly. 2010 International [...]
Incheon was the place to signal the beginning of Korea’s modern history. Since the past, Incheon has been a gateway city that led trade relations with foreign countries. Incheon often found itself at the center of Korea’s historical crises. Around 120 years ago, Incheon was called “Jemulpo” (port). It was a small peaceful fishing village, [...]
A girl’s dream It was the time when Koreans were suffering from colonial exploitation and oppression. Japanese Occupation Period (Aug. 29. 1910 ~ Aug. 15. 1945) Her dream was to meet a caring man and have an ordinary marriage. She dreamed of making a happy family with adorable children. She used to draw on the ground [...]
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