Jeong Seon & Chusa: Joseon Literati Painting Masterpieces
Decoding Joseon Literati Painting Masterpieces: Jeong Seon and Kim Jeong-hui Joseon literati painting masterpieces, known as Muninhwa, are not mere […]
Traditional Culture
It’s your gateway to Korean traditional culture and art.
Korean Martial Arts Guide: Taekkyeon and Taekwondo History
There is hardly anyone in the world who doesn’t know about Taekwondo (태권도). As a famous sport originating from Korea,
Discover Pungsokhwa : Masterpieces of Korean Genre Painting (Kim Hong-do & Shin Yun-bok)
Korean genre painting, widely known as Pungsokhwa (풍속화), is a revolutionary art form from the late Joseon Dynasty that authentically
Gukgung: Korean Traditional Archery History & Where to Try It
Every time the Olympics roll around, the world watches in awe as South Korean archers consistently sweep the gold medals.
Traditional Korean Calligraphy: Hanja to Hangul Evolution
Korean calligraphy, known as Seoye, is the traditional art of writing that evolved from early Chinese Hanja influences into a
Jeongwol Daeboreum: Burning Bad Luck Under the Full Moon
Jeongwol Daeboreum (정월 대보름) is Korea’s traditional festival celebrating the first full moon of the lunar year, serving as a
Gunghap: Understanding Korean Marital Compatibility & Saju
What is Gunghap? Understanding Korean Marital Compatibility If you have ever dated a Korean or watched a K-Drama involving marriage,
Korean Tea Ceremony Darye: How to Experience Authentic Darye in Seoul
Unlocking the Peace of Darye: A Guide to the Korean Tea Ceremony If you think you know tea, think again.
Hanji: The Science Behind Korea’s 1,000-Year Paper
There is an old Korean saying: “Paper lasts a thousand years, while silk lasts five hundred” (지천년 견오백, Ji-cheon-nyeon Gyeon-o-baek).
What is Pansori? A Deep Dive into Korea’s Musical Soul
If you want to understand the Korean soul, you must listen to Pansori. It is often described simply as “traditional