What do Koreans do to Celebrate the New YearSeollal is the celebration of the first day of the Korean lunar calendar. It is also called the Korean New Year and observed on the second…Feb 12, 2021Feb 12, 2021
The Significance of the Year of the Ox and Korean ZodiacIn Korea each year is represented by a set of animals based on the lunar calendar that repeats in a 12-year cycle. The legend has it that…Jan 14, 2021Jan 14, 2021
Kimjang: A Kimchi Festival that is More Than Just KimchiKimjang is a cultural event of preparing kimchi in large quantities in Korea. It takes place amongst families and communities with the…Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021
Hanbok: A Traditional Attire that Never Goes Out of StyleHanbok is the traditional dress of Korea and literally translates to Korean clothing. It was introduced in 38 BC during the Goguryeo…Dec 24, 2020Dec 24, 2020
Daenggi: A Must Have Hair Accessory of the PastIn the past, ancient Korean females styled their long braided hairs in different ways. It started during the Baekje era where Confucianism…Dec 18, 2020Dec 18, 2020
Korean Street Snacks to Look Forward to in WinterWinter in Korea is one of the coldest and coziest seasons. In winter the temperature in Korea drops up to -10°C or below. During this time…Dec 1, 2020Dec 1, 2020
How BTS Have Created New Meaning to Brand Endorsing and Economic InfluenceWhenever Korea pops up in a conversation so does BTS. Though a few years ago this would’ve been different, since the group’s breakout in…Nov 27, 2020Nov 27, 2020
BTS Inspires ARMY to Create Her Own Brand of Customized MerchandiseStarting from their humble beginnings to where they are now, BTS has come a long way. And throughout this journey, they have also inspired…Nov 25, 2020Nov 25, 2020
Live and Breathe Art at These Contemporary Art Sites in KoreaArt is of different forms. It could be a creation of someone or just nature in itself. As a person who truly enjoys abstract and…Nov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020
11.11: The Origin of Pepero Day and Garaetteok DayEvery year on 11th of November Koreans celebrate Pepero Day. It is a day similar to Valentine’s day but falls in autumn and is named after…Nov 11, 2020Nov 11, 2020
