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[Joseon Images] Temples: sanctuary to escape summer heat

The Bukhan mountain region has always been popular with Seoul’s residents as a refuge from the summer’s heat. In the late 19th century, many of the Western residents in Seoul - mainly missionaries - rented space in Buddhist temples and set up camps - complete with servants. They usually stayed for two or three weeks and viewed it as “a novel experience.” But not all experienc...

Korean Traditions | 2017-07-14 18:48

Looted royal seals returned to Korea from US

Two royal seals from the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) illegally taken out of Korea around 65 years ago were returned home on the presidential plane Sunday evening with President Moon Jae-in heading back to Korea from his first diplomatic trip. The royal seal of Queen Munjeong and the royal seal of King Hyeonjong were displayed at the South Korean Embassy in Washington, D.C., Fr...

Korean Traditions | 2017-07-02 20:08

Locking horns with Korea's bullfighting culture

Animal rights activists are locking horns with a local government over its plans to construct a new bullfighting stadium. The activists have demanded the Jeongeup City Government to drop its plan, which they say will promote “nothing but animal abuse.”

Korean Traditions | 2017-06-14 16:55

[Joseon Images] Joseon's fatal beef

Epidemics have plagued the Korean peninsula throughout history and have had a horrendous impact on the population. But not all of these epidemics were human diseases, some were animal diseases. Arguably one of the worst was rinderpest -- a highly infectious viral disease of cattle.

Korean Traditions | 2017-06-11 16:27

Lim Hyun-bin to sing 'Chunhyangga' in full

Pansori singer Lim Hyun-bin will sing the entirety of "Chunhyangga," the most famous of the five surviving pansori plays, at the KB Haneul Round Theater of the National Theater of Korea (NTOK) on June 24. This performance will wrap up the NTOK's Complete Performance of Pansori series for the first half of 2017. Lim is the first male sorikkun (pansori singer) to take part in t...

Korean Traditions | 2017-06-06 16:41

[Joseon Images] "Bud" Mars: A Flight of Fancy

In the early years of American aviation, James C. Mars -- better known as “Bud” -- was a household name. His daring feats of aerial prowess (and occasional horrifying accidents) mesmerized the American public. Mars was also popular in Asia where, during his tour in early 1911, he pioneered aviation for many countries. One of the first places he visited was the Philippines. On...

Korean Traditions | 2017-06-02 17:37

Kang promotes modern style of Korean calligraphy

Kang Byung-in, an esteemed Korean calligrapher and head of “Sooltong,” a Korean calligraphy institute, held a lecture and demonstration promoting his original calligraphy art, with diplomats in Seoul, last Tuesday. Kang is well known for his calligraphy design “Chamisul” for soju, Korean distilled liquor, as well as titles for TV series, such as “The Great King Sejong,” “Jeon...

Korean Traditions | 2017-05-31 09:59

Renowned chef promotes Korean history through fine dining

Yun Kyoung-suk, chef-owner of a fine dining Korean restaurant uses her restaurant as a venue for learning about the country’s culture and history. Her restaurant, Yunga Myeongga, located in downtown Seoul, is renowned for its traditional dishes and interior design. This week, Yun has magnified the ambience by filling her restaurant with jade relics from ancient Korea for a hi...

Korean Traditions | 2017-05-26 18:50

[Joseon Images] Ulleungdo's mystical past

Lying some 120 kilometers off the east coast of the Korean peninsula is Ulleung Island - an island famed for its beauty and remoteness. But there is more to the island than its natural beauty and location - there is the mysticism and uncertainty associated with its past. It is said that the island was inhabited nearly 2,000 years ago by a group of people who were “as wild and...

Korean Traditions | 2017-05-26 17:04

Scripture found inside Buddha statue's head

A Goryeo Kingdom Buddhist scripture was found inside the head of a Buddha statue in Silsang Temple in Namwon, North Jeolla Province, Wednesday. “Daebanyabaramildagyeong,” the 11.8-centimeter-wide and 30.6-centimeter-long foldable scripture written in silver letters is the 396th of the 600-volume Prajnaparamita sutra, the Research Institute of Buddhist Cultural Heritage said. ...

Korean Traditions | 2017-05-24 17:09

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