In a world where extraordinary creatures share space with ordinary ones, distinguishing between what’s real and what’s not can pose a challenge. Japan’s national parks, known for their breathtaking beauty, are so enchanting that it’s easy to lose oneself. It’s within such a world that the Shima Enaga bird finds its habitat. But have you ...
South Korea has many beautiful tourist spots and Jeju Island is certainly among them. This island is known for haenyeo, or women divers. Haenyeo is a Korean word that means “sea women.” The traditional songs of South Korean diver women are famous and some people are keen on preserving them. On many days, along the coast ...
Wearing shoes in someone’s home can be a sign of respect or an insult depending on the culture. This is because it is customary for people to take their shoes off when entering a private residence, but it may not always be appropriate to do so. Where did the custom to take off shoes originate? ...
At the base of Songnisan Mountain, about a 3.5-hour journey from Seoul, South Korea, lies a very unique, traditional Korean tea house. It was built in the 1920s during the Joseon Dynasty by Seon Byeongguk. The building lies in the middle of Sanmgacheon Stream, which flows from Songnisan Mountain, and is surrounded by farmlands and the peaceful Songnisan National ...
Earlier this month, a top North Korean official warned that it would send a “Christmas gift” to the United States. Though it was not made clear what the gift would be, security experts believe that it might be a missile test. North Korea has set a year-end deadline for its nuclear negotiations with the U.S. ...
Of the 6,000 languages in existence today, only a hundred have their own alphabets. Of these 100, the Hangul alphabet is the only alphabet made by an individual for which the theory and motives behind its creation have been fully set out and explained. The Korean Hangul alphabet, which today has become a visual ambassador ...
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