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Recipes, culture, hanbok, and the meaning behind Korean traditions. Written by Eric and Mrs. Lee Youngsook, posted as we cook and source.
A Short Walk Through Korea
Korean culture is often introduced to Western audiences as a list. The food, the music, the fashion, the cinema, the language…
Korean CultureThe Calendar Korea Still Lives By
South Korea, a nation steeped in history and culture, boasts a rich mix of holiday traditions and festivities that reflect its…
Korean CultureA Year of Korean Celebrations
South Korea’s many holiday festivities serve as a striking reflection of the country’s rich history, culture, and traditions…
Korean CultureThe Games We Played on Seollal
Examining the colorful customs surrounding Korean holidays reveals an amazing cultural landscape, particularly with regard to…
Korean CultureWhere to Stand Under the Blossoms
Cherry blossom season in Korea opens at the southern coast in late March, sweeps north through Jinhae and Gyeongju, and reaches…
Korean CultureTwo Weeks of Pink in Korea
The first weekend of April in Seoul, the Han River parks fill with families on picnic blankets, couples in coordinated outfits…
Korean CultureThe Year in Korean Festivals
Korea, a land steeped in ancient traditions and lively cultural expressions, is home to a lots of festivals that embody the…
Korean CultureWhat August Fifteenth Means at Home
Korean Independence Day, celebrated annually on August 15th, marks a significant turning point in the history of Korea, a day…
Korean CultureThe Eleventh of November, Four Sticks
Pepero Day is November 11. The date reads 11.11 (four ones standing in a row, like four sticks of the chocolate-dipped biscuit…
Korean-American LifeHow Korean Students Actually Study
The impressive academic achievements of Korean students are widely known. Korean students’ conscientious study habits are largely…
Korean-American LifeHow Korean Students Stay With It
Motivation and mindset shape how a student performs in determining a student’s success. Understanding how these elements function…
Korean-American LifeHow to Study a Korean Weekend
In the fast-paced world of academia, weekends often serve as the crucial time for students to catch up on their studies, review…
Korean-American LifeThe Night Before the Suneung
The High Stakes of South Korea’s College Entrance Exams Hundreds of thousands of seniors in South Korea’s high schools take the…
Korean-American LifeHow Korean Students Study for Tests
Korean students are renowned for their impressive academic achievements and high test scores, often leaving observers curious…
Korean-American LifeHow Korean Teens Actually Study
The Study Habits of Korean Students Have you ever been curious about the everyday study schedules of Korean students? According…
Korean-American LifeA Day in a Korean Student's Life
In South Korea, education is not merely a phase of life; it is a cornerstone of societal structure and family values. Rigorously…
Korean-American LifeHow to Take Notes That Stick
Effective note-taking is a critical skill for academic success. It helps in organizing information, enhancing comprehension, and…
Korean-American LifeHow Korean Students Actually Study
South Korea is renowned for its rigorous education system, which consistently produces some of the highest academic achievers in…
RecipesWhy Korea Stops on November Eleventh
Pepero Day is a delightful celebration that has become a prominent cultural event in South Korea, showing the country’s unique…
RecipesKorean BBQ at Your Own Table
Ultimate Guide to Easy Korean BBQ Recipe Introduction to Korean BBQ Korean BBQ, or “gogi-gui,” which means “meat roast,” is a…
RecipesTen Things to Eat on the Street
When they say the best things in life are expensive, clearly, they haven’t tried South Korea’s wide array of street food! If…
RecipesThe Cider That Is Not Cider
Korean cider is not what an American shopper thinks of as cider. The Korean version is a clear, sweet, lightly carbonated soda…
RecipesThe Toast Sold on Seoul Corners
South Korea is not only a haven of beauty products, fashion, pop idol music, and drama. Even if you’re not an avid fan or…
RecipesHow to Sit at a Korean Table
Korean Food Guide Introduction Whether it’s the dishes that you see in your favorite Korean drama or foods you got to eat at your…
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