The Haenyeo, directly translated as “sea women,” represents a unique and storied tradition in the coastal towns of Jeju Island, South Korea. For centuries, these skilled divers have played a key role in catching fresh seafood, supporting their families, and fueling the economy. What sets the Haenyeo apart from other divers is their remarkable free-diving ...
Located south of mainland Korea, Jeju Island is the most popular destination among Korean and foreign visitors. The island is just an hour’s flight from Seoul — with hundreds of flights from Seoul to Jeju every day. In 2011, Jeju Island was named among the New 7 Wonders of Nature because of its dramatic volcanic ...
South Korea is a country known mostly for its flourishing technology sector and amazing beauty products. However, most people don’t know about the women’s hair trade that thrived in the country and helped the nation grow financially in the 1960s. The South Korean wig industry As in many places influenced by Confucian thought, Koreans traditionally ...
For K-pop music lovers worldwide, the name BTS, or Bangtan Sonyeondan, is as familiar as the Beatles. This boy band became a global sensation almost a decade ago with their hard-hitting lyrics and music that the younger generations can relate to. BTS consists of seven members. Tackling issues that very few artists ever deal with, ...
Would being the most intelligent person on the planet make you happy? Not necessarily — the life of a former South Korean child prodigy is proof of that. Deemed to be one of the most intelligent people ever born in the world, Kim Ung-yong showed exceptional abilities from childhood, but he only found happiness when ...
Jeju is a 24-minute travel documentary about one family’s slow travel adventure on a Korean island named Jeju. It’s a bike-packing adventure, friendly enough for the whole family. Along the way, they meet remarkable people and discover the island’s unique landscapes. The film was featured at the Korean Expat and Indie Film Festival and the International Bicycle Film Festival in ...
If crocodiles scare you already, then evidence of their ancient ancestors walking on two legs is guaranteed to terrify you. In a recent paper published by Scientific Reports, crocodylomorph tracks were discussed. The analysis indicates a large possibility that crocodiles’ ancestors walked on their hind legs much like the T-rex. The large 10-foot-long crocodile relatives ...
A relationship with all the bitterness (and no tenderness) of a lover’s quarrel — what would happen if North and South Korea decided to unite to form a unified Korea? Some analysts have pointed to a “glorious” future where Korea would have the world’s largest army, and an economy that bests Japan. If the huge ...
When the South Korean movie Parasite won the Best Picture award at the recent Oscars, many people were shocked. This was the first time in history that a non-English movie won the prestigious award. The movie received four awards in total. Made with a budget of approximately US$11.4 million, the movie has gone on to ...
There is an old saying that “fortune favors the bold.” Those who strive harder than others are destined for success. Korean honey mogul Lee Sang Gap was once a poor village boy. But with his resilient character, innovative mind, honesty, and hard work, he managed to go from rags to riches. The story of his ...
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