The Value of the Dongui Bogam and its Status in East Asian Medicine Historical Background In the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, East Asian Medicine developed a new logical model about medical information on the basis of Neo-confucianism. At the same period, it increased the amount of medical information by gathering data from all…
Take to the skies at the Jeju Aerospace Museum Already blessed with tropical plants and a volcanic landscape, Jejudo Island, one of the most famous Korean tourist destinations, has now gained another attraction: the Jeju Aerospace Museum. The Jeju Aerospace Museum recently opened its doors to the public. Covering both aviation and space…
Vietnam Bronze Age on display in Seoul Several bronze drums welcome visitors as they enter the exhibition hall. Inside, a drumming sound resonates, but the metal drum beats sound quite different from the more common wooden ones. These bronze drums, crafted in ancient Vietnam, symbolize the pride and tradition of the country. This…
Gyeongju: experiencing the glories of a golden age Gyeongju is frequently called an “outdoor museum,” and for very good reason. As the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.– A.D. 935), the town and its environs are dotted with temples, shrines, palaces and ruins from the golden age of Korean classical civilization.…
April showers bring blue skies Under a bright clear sky on April 30, views of the Banpo Bridge, and even as far as the Hangang Railway Bridge far to the west, can be seen from the Hannam Bridge. (photo: Jeon Han) After a few days of April spring showers, the skies over Seoul have…
Opera festival hits Seoul in May May will be an exciting month for opera fans this year. The fifth Korea Opera Festival will take place at the Seoul Arts Center (SAC) in southern Seoul. This year’s festival focuses on heroines who fall in love, their passion leading them onward to happiness or destruction.…
