Alcohol in Korean life 4 – Myeoncheon Dugyeonju, azalea liquor from Myeoncheon Origin and Transmission Myeoncheon dugyeonju, an azalea liquor from Myeoncheon, was a seasonal drink that households across the country made in spring when the azalea flowers bloomed. Compared to Gyeongju gyodong beopju which was transmitted as a family secret, the azalea liquor…
Traditional patterns made available in modern designs Since the ancient Three Kingdoms period (57 B.C.- A.D. 668) through to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), there have been certain roof tile and brick patterns that Koreans used in their architecture when building palaces or temples. The size, shape and pattern details were transformed in a…
Year of the horse seen through Korean tradition Horses and humans have shared joy and sorrow for many years. Ever since people tamed the wild animal and trained and used them for transportation, they have become attached to each other. When horses were used as a means of transportation, they were important assets managed…
Korean literature in English #2 The second novel in the ten-volume series is “One Spoon on This Earth” by author Hyun Ki-young. This is a coming-of-age novel during which the writer traces back to the childhood he spent in his hometown on Jeju Island. The story is about experiences he underwent on the island…
ITX Train connects Seoul and Chuncheon Petite France / Nami Island Chuncheon Dakgalbi street, Soyang Lake and more…. Have you been to these places? Or do you want to visit them? They are all popular travel spots near Seoul. Many Koreans and foreigners visit these sites to see the filming locations from…
According to the way in which fermented beverages are filtered, they are divided into choengju, clear rice liquor, and takju, thick rice beers. When cheongju or takju are distilled, soju, a distilled spirit, is produced.
Korean literature in English #1 The English version of 10 Korean novels, part of the Library of Korean Literature collection, has been spreading the word about Korean literature in the United States and across the English-speaking world. The Literature Translation Institute of Korea translated the novels into English and published the collection last…
Joseon-era landscapes unveiled The late Joseon Dynasty is known for its Jingyeong landscape paintings. Jingyeong, or “true image,” landscape paintings were developed during the late Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) over a 160-year period from about the 1670s to the 1830s. This era is characterized by artists who depict the “true landscape” of natural objects, like mountains and…
HAERANG: The Korea Cruise Train The first of a two-part series about Korail’s new luxury train service. HAERANG: a luxury train trip across the peninsula Korea is such a small country that it can’t even top 100th in the world when it comes to geographic area. Its eight provinces, however, have diverse and vibrant regional…
Hike to heal: recreational forests near the seas It has been commonly understood that humans get a healing effect when they are close to Mother Nature. When exposed to sunshine, the human body creates serotonin which is effective in relaxing the brain and contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness. Phytoncides and their…
