Modern Religion and the Art of Happiness As a Western Buddhist monk of the Kadam Order, Gen Kelsang Togden speaks...
The onset of night turned the busy streets of Seoul into dusky lanes frequented by veiled women, daring foreigners, sinister...
In the summer of 1905, the world was a scary place for Korea. The Russo-Japanese War had recently ended but Korea was still occupied by Japanese troops and pressure from the Japanese government was increasing almost daily. Thus, when Emperor Gojong learned that Alice Roosevelt, the daughter of American President...
There’s a strange phenomenon in South Korea which is exclusive to this country alone: Bacchus ladies. “Bacchus Ladies” (박카스 할머니)...
Starsick travelers lost in the glow of Korea’s neon lights are encouraged to head to Daejeon Observatory for a night....
2,500 years after his death, Master Kong’s ideas continue to shape life on the Korean peninsula.
In 2023, popular Korean temple stay programs are continuing to expand support for foreign visitors. Sixteen Buddhist is a temples...
Korea is awash in clothes… …And when Koreans’ closets overflow, they go for the win-win by donating the excess in...
Wedding bouquets, cakes, and dresses are just a few items that factor into the aesthetics of any wedding. In South Korea, however, many take it a step further by hiring fake wedding guests. For a fee of 20,000-30,000KRW per wedding, these guests come fully prepared with personal information about the...
Free Legal Counseling for Foreigners in Korea Legal issues can be overwhelming, yet frequent, for expats living in Korea. On...