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…
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… The language of Korea: Hangul (한글) 20 Oct 202421 Oct 2024 Earlier this month, on October 9th, South Korea celebrated one of its national holidays: Hangul Day. This is a day when Koreans celebrate the creation of the language of Korea.…
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…
Geography… Geography of South Korea 29 Sep 202429 Sep 2024 South Korea, located in East Asia, occupies the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. It shares a border with North Korea to the north and is surrounded by the East…
General Facts General Facts about South Korea 22 Sep 202428 Sep 2024 South Korea is officially known as the Republic of Korea. It is a country located in Asia, in the lower part of the Korean Peninsula. It borders North Korea on…