Which axe is yours?: A tale of three axes teaches that honesty prevails Once upon a time in a distant land, there lived an honest logger. His axe was not particularly valuable, for it was old, made of impure metal and was partly rusted, but it served its purpose well. On a regular…
Be one with literature at a Hanok library on Inwangsan Mountain On November 18, the Chungwoon Literature Library wraps up its final preparations for its grand opening on November 19. A Hanok library has been recently built on the slopes of Inwangsan Mountain. The library, located in Chungwoon-dong just northwest of Gyeongbokgung Palace,…
Korean literature in English – Poems of the Korean War ‘Brother Enemy – Poems of the Korean War’ Edited and translated by Suh Ji-Moon (White Pine Press) A collection of poetry, “Brother Enemy – Poems of the Korean War,” with entries spanning professional writers enlisted into the army through to common soldiers…
Overseas experts visit Korea to study traditional medicine More and more medical professionals are coming to Korea to learn about the country’s methods of traditional medicine. They are experts and policy makers from 11 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Germany and Norway. They have come to Korea to participate in the Workshop on…
National Fitness Award Project helps keep people healthy Living a healthy life is one of the strongest wishes of all human beings. However, it is not always easy to stay healthy as we age. In Korean society, already entering an era of rapid aging, more and more people are showing a strong interest…
