angel… My Korean Angel 23 Mar 202523 Mar 2025 I was very inspired by Minhwa, Korean Folk Art painting from the first time I saw it. So I decided to create my angel based on a combination of my…
Art… Minhwa (민화) Painting of the People during the Joseon Era. Part II 1 Mar 2025 Hello! To continue our trip through the rich world of Minhwa, we will now look at ... MUNJADO / 문자도 (PAINTING OF CHINESE CHARACTERS) Munjado screens, a captivating form of…
Art… Minhwa (민화) Painting of the People during the Joseon Era. Part I 16 Feb 202516 Feb 2025 I did a search about Korean visual arts and I decided very quickly I would concentrate my research and writing efforts on this beautiful art form that comes from the…
Cuisine… Making Japchae (잡채), Once a Royal Dish. 2 Feb 20252 Feb 2025 This is my favorite Korean dish. I had no idea it was once a royal dish! Though I can see why... It took me two hours to make it! I…
Cuisine… A Look at Korean Cuisine, Focusing on… Soups! 22 Jan 202522 Jan 2025 I realized the existence of South Korea quite late in my life. To be precise 2016! While talking to a friend of mine about what TV series he was watching,…
Craft… Making Korean Knots: maedeup (매듭) 12 Jan 202516 Feb 2025 Hello! I did it! I made some Korean knots. It wasn't easy... it is a very precise art. One wrong turn usually means the end of that attempt. How did…
Art… Korean Traditional Crafts Part 2: Maedeup (Korean Knots) 3 Jan 20253 Jan 2025 Happy New Year 2025! I was going to make this post about textiles in general, but I decided that it was too broad and decided to concentrate on one aspect...…
Art… Korean Traditional Crafts Part 1: Paper 29 Nov 202429 Nov 2024 Korean traditional crafts are a beautiful reflection of their rich cultural heritage, showcasing the skill and artistry of generations of craftsmen. Though many of these crafts are also made in…
History… History of South Korea 17 Nov 2024 Ancient Korea (Before 1910) 700,000 BCE People began settling in the Korean Peninsula and Manchuria. 8,000 BCE The Neolithic Age began, when people started farming and forming clan societies. 57 BCE -…
Geography… Visiting Jeju Island 3 Nov 20243 Nov 2024 As promised let's go virtually to Jeju Island. There is a lot one can do as a visitor in this island as it is really well developed for tourism. It…
My Virtual World Trip 