Korean Stuff and Culture

South Korea’s population is aging rapidly and is facing significant challenges. In 2023, it had the second-highest life expectancy globally, yet it also recorded the lowest fertility rate in the world, at just 0.72 births per woman. This trend is expected to persist and worsen in the years ahead. By 2025, South Korea is projected

The Dano Festival, a vibrant celebration that unites the past with the present, is nested in the heart of Korean cultural heritage. This festival, also known as the Surit-nal, is held yearly on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month and provides a vivid window into Korea’s rich heritage, folklore, and sense of community.

Traditional attire is one way to convey a country’s social identity, and the Korean hanbok is no exception. As a type of costume that is much more than a beautiful garment, it not only symbolizes cultural beauty but also reveals the depth of Korean history. And these intriguing facets of hanbok might surprise you. I

Often, people don’t know the lessons of life until after the fact. The same goes for living on the Korean peninsula. Many aspects of living abroad are not evident until after they have been experience. American Alex Hyewon has lived in South Korea for six years. During that time, she learned many things about life