by 아이서당 | Apr 8, 2021 | Korean Culture, Updates
Memory of the World Register Hunminjeongeum (The Proper Sounds for the Instruction of the People) Hangeul is the name of the Korean writing system and alphabet, which consists of letters inspired by the shapes formed by the human vocal organs during speech, making it...
by Grace | Mar 1, 2019 | Korean Culture, Updates
March First Independence Movement (in 1919, against the Japanese colonial rule) When World War I ended in 1918, the Paris Peace Conference was held to discuss what the winners of the war would get and how the losers of the war should be treated. Korean independence...
by Grace | Feb 3, 2019 | Korean Culture, Updates
Since their settlement in prehistoric times on the land now known as the Korean Peninsula, the Korean people have developed a wealth of unique cultural traditions related to the way they dress, eat, and behave at home. These traditions reflect the natural environment... by Jennifer | Dec 6, 2018 | Korean Culture
Chuseok is the Korean Thanksgiving Day. It is one of the biggest holidays in Korea just like 설날. It is August 15th in the lunar calendar. So the date of Chuseok changes every year. What is origin of Chuseok? In Korea, Chuseok is called as ‘Hangawi. The word... by Jennifer | Dec 3, 2018 | Korean Culture
Origin of Dano Gangneung Danoje was originated from the service of General Kim Yu-shin of Silla, General Pung Il of Silla, and Lady Chung of Daegwanryeong of Silla.The Korean Danoje was originally called “Sulitnal,” which is a pure Korean word.It was...
by Jennifer | Nov 23, 2018 | Korean Culture
Have you ever heard about Suneung? The word ” Suneung ” is familiar to Koreans. It’s a test for those who aim to go into a university. There is SAT in America, GED in Canada, and STA in Korea. 15th November 2018 it is a very important day for Korean...
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