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… 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,…
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…
Geography… History and Unique Cultural Treasures of Jejudo (제주도): Jeju Island 7 Oct 20247 Oct 2024 Jeju is South Korea's largest island, covering an area of 707.8 square miles (1,833.2 km2). The island lies in the Korea Strait, south of the Korean Peninsula, and South Jeolla Province. It is located 82.8 km…