Korea, in the summer of 1894, was a hotbed of intrigue and uncertainty. China and Japan were on the brink...
To this day the first day of Korean Lunar New Year (Seol) has always been the most important family holiday,...
Korea is a land full of traditions where religions and beliefs have changed over time. The country has seen Shamanism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and later Christianity. Traces of this history can be found throughout the country in many forms like Korean ghost stories. There is ancient Korean folklore that talks about...
Words by Robert Neff Images from the Robert Neff Collection Up until the mid-1890s, Buddhist priests were banned from...
You might be surprised to find out that today happens to be a day especially set apart for declarations of...
During the late Joseon era, Koreans were well-known for their fondness for children—not only their own, but foreign children as well. While many children thrived on the attention, others did not. Annie Heron, who was born in Seoul in 1886, recalled waking up one morning to the sound of her...
You might know that March 1st is a 빨간날 bbalgan nal or “Red Day”, meaning a national public holiday in...
Modern Seoul is filled with hotels and getting a room is generally not much of a problem, but it wasn’t...
During the Joseon era, it was considered abhorrent for a person to never marry.
History isn’t without its foibles and quirks. If it’s not lack a of information about Shakespeare, then it’s the real...