Mr. Lumpy and the Goblins: Tale teaches that greed doesn’t pay Once upon a time, there was a humble and kindhearted man who lived in a mountainside village. Despite his kind nature, the large unusual growth protruding from his cheek inspired people to call him Mr. Lumpy. One day, Mr. Lumpy went up…
DetailsConverted to kimchi Despite living just a few kilometers from a big Koreatown in the United States, Charles Montgomery knew practically nothing of Korea or its food. But when an opportunity arose to try Korean cuisine, with a Korean student studying nearby, Montgomery discovered how much he liked Korea’s barbecued pork, zingy, indigenous…
DetailsMonami writes history of Korean stationery In every office and atop every desk in Korea, there is a ballpoint pen of the same design. It has a long, white hexagonal body, a black, blue or red button at the end and a cone at the tip. It is adorned with a three-digit number:…
DetailsPerfect autumn weather in Seoul Leaves on the trees around the Aeryeonji Pond in the rear garden of Changdeokgung Palace, known as the Huwon, change from green to red, yellow and orange on October 22. The mountains and trees across Korea are changing their colors to red, yellow and orange, under a cloudless…
DetailsKorea travel guide app for Chinese tourists A Korea travel information app has recently been launched by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) aimed at helping mainland Chinese tourists during their stay in Korea. The simplified Chinese app, Hanguo Zizhu You, provides Korea travel information, maps and shopping coupons. Since the representative Chinese tourist…
DetailsKorea – Singapore, ‘Soul Mate’ Regardless of where or when you are from — the East, the West, the past or the present — people are continuously on a quest to seek out their best partner or mate. The wish is to find the most charming partner, linked by love. Although it’s rare…
DetailsOttogi Curry brings Indian cuisine to the table It’s been many years since the Indian staple of curry and rice became one of the most popular dishes served in the Korean kitchen. How is it that the taste of curry has captured so many taste buds here at home? It’s because not many…
DetailsEvery participant is a winner at Incheon games Dramas that are touching many hearts are unfolding everyday at the 2014 Asian Para Games currently underway in Incheon. Every participant who has overcome some kind of difficulty to stand in the arena is a winner, regardless of whether they win or lose. These athletes,…
DetailsCelestial Siblings: When the tiger comes knocking, look to the heavens for salvation Among Korea’s folklore is a story that explains the sun and moon’s creation, as well as why a certain grass known as sorghum has a red tinge. The story has elements somewhat similar to those found in western tales like…
DetailsChildhood reminiscence via old stamps – Part 4. The Heavenly Maiden and the Woodcutter One day, a woodcutter saves a deer that is being chased by a hunter. The deer rewards the woodcutter by telling him of the secret location where the heavenly maidens descend from the skies to bathe. The deer also…
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