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December 13, 2025
Cheomseongdae: Korea’s Ancient Star Tower

Cheomseongdae: Korea’s Ancient Star Tower

The Cheomseongdae (첨성대) observatory is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia and one of Korea’s most treasured landmarks. It existed way before modern science but proved its worth a...

The Loconomy Fever: Korea’s Regional Foods Trend

The Loconomy Fever: Korea’s Regional Foods Trend

Loconomy brings a refreshing wave and taste for several foods in South Korea, and people can't stop talking about how creative the idea to support local farmers is.

Hierarchies in the Ancient Korean Royal House and Their Meaning

Hierarchies in the Ancient Korean Royal House and Their Meaning

Ancient Korea was organized around strict hierarchies, in which everyone belonged to a class. Even the rich were divided by power and birthrights that had certain privileges and limitations.

The Process of choosing a Crown princess in Joseon

The Process of choosing a Crown princess in Joseon

Are you still unsure how crown Princesses are chosen in Joseon? Come let us explain to you.

The IMF Crisis: When South Korea Faced Its Hardest Wake-Up Call

The IMF Crisis: When South Korea Faced Its Hardest Wake-Up Call

Ever heard about the Korean IMF crisis that shook the whole nation and almost made it crumble? Here is everything to know about it

Visiting Ancestors’ Graves in Korea: A Tradition of Respect and Love

Visiting Ancestors’ Graves in Korea: A Tradition of Respect and Love

Seongmyo is a culture that shows how Koreans respect their ancestors and how they stay true to their roots.

Confusing Korean Words Part 2: Same Word, Different Meaning

Confusing Korean Words Part 2: Same Word, Different Meaning

Koreans words can be confusing. Not only when one word sound like another word but when two words sound the same.

Media Control in Korea: Who Holds the Remote?

Media Control in Korea: Who Holds the Remote?

Beyond K-pop and K-drama, who controls Korea media?

The Korean Baby Ceremony Practice You Didn’t Know About

The Korean Baby Ceremony Practice You Didn’t Know About

Here is how baby naming ceremonies are done in Korea

Owning a House in Korea: What K-dramas Don’t Show Us

Owning a House in Korea: What K-dramas Don’t Show Us

Finding a place to live in Korea is more than buying a land and building it. Then how is it done? All answered in this article