Natural Wonders: Daedunsan Provincial Park
If you are a Daejeon resident and haven’t been to Daedunsan, you are missing out! Let’s get one thing straight – I am not a fan of hiking. However, Daedunsan…
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Korea’s Cafe History
Seoul’s cafe scene evolved year after year by combining western culture and elements of modernity. Now, Seoul has more cafes than any other city in the world. In today’s article,…
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The Path of a Joseon Scholar: Donamseowon
Have you ever wanted to experience the life of a Joseon dynasty scholar? Well, Donamseowon is a historical Confucian Academy and one of Korea’s many UNESCO World Heritage sites. This…
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K-Pop History: The Birth of K-Pop
You probably know the boy group BTS or the girls from Black Pink, right? Maybe you also know previous K-Pop generations such as Girls Generation, or Super Junior. But do…
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3 Badass Women in Korean Mythology
In most Korean myths and legends, we mainly hear about the fall of kings or the mighty heroes who save ancient kingdoms. However, we rarely come across their female counterparts.…
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The Pantheon: Korean Gods and Goddesses
Pantheons are the gods of a collective. Everyone knows about the Greek, Norse, Roman, and Egyptian pantheons. They are famous worldwide. However, not much is known about the Korean pantheon.…
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Korean and Indian Culture: Similarities Half a World Apart
South Korea and India are approximately 5,000 km apart. This is no insignificant distance. However, although geographically separated, the two countries share some striking cultural and linguistic similarities. Perhaps, an…
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Blue House Opens to the Public
For the first time in 74 years the Blue House, South Korea’s presidential office, is open to the public. Upon his inauguration, president Yoon Seok-youl relocated the governing headquarters of…
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Dangun: The Legend of Korea’s First Kingdom
There is a beginning, a middle, and an end in most stories. However, most legends, especially creation stories, are not as structured as this. The Legend of Dangun is one…
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Spring in Gyeongju: A Day Trip
There is nothing more beautiful than spring in Korea. The snow (what little we had) has melted. The cherry blossoms have bloomed. And now, the leaves are growing and gaining…
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Korean Goblins: How Much Do You Know?
Korean mythology is absolutely amazing and swamped with fantastic legendary creatures. However, in this article, we will do an in-depth examination of Korean goblins, or Dokkaebi (도깨비). It has become…
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8 Korean Mythical Creatures
Stories about Korean mythical creatures date back thousands of years. Many of the folktales I will share with you today have their roots in ancient religions. Korea’s mythical creatures share…
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An Introduction to Korean Shamanism
Korean Shamanism is an important part of life in South Korea, both in the past and in modern times. Korean Shamanism (무교) is an ancient cultural practice and is a…
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Joseon’s Tragic Love Story: King Jeongjo and the Court Maid
The legendary love story between King Jeongjo and Uibin Seong recently made its way onto our screens through the K-Drama Red Sleeve Cuff. Interestingly, the drama was an adaptation of…
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Getting to Know Seoul @ Seoul Museum of History (Pt.1)
Seoul Museum of History was one of the first places that I visited when I arrived in South Korea. Located on the grounds of Gyeonghuigung Palace, I was surprised to…
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