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In 1866 in the Joseon Dynasty, French legions invaded the Korean peninsula in retaliation for the persecution of Catholicism and the execution of French priests, which resulted in a violent encounter centered upon…
Unfortunately, to many across the globe, Korea is a county on the cusp of war. Little is known about the beauty that resides within its boundaries, and what is known about the conflicts here, usually comes from either…
Over the years, cultures around the globe have developed many beliefs surrounding death. I’ve always found the beliefs and rituals surround the end of a life fascinating, so when I was given the opportunity to visit…
The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) held a welcoming ceremony for the Worldwide Korea Bloggers on March 29 in Seoul. The Worldwide Korea Bloggers are writers from around the world who have been chosen…
Spring is coming along slowly but surely. The freezing weather that had gripped the Korean peninsula for SO LONG has finally begun to relent, making the outdoors an attractive destination. Oh yes, spring has returned,…
I’ve been a fan of the television show starring Jack Palance since the early 1980s. Each week Mr. Palance would introduce strange stories from around the globe that were true and sometimes, too true to believe. These…
With warmer temperatures a fact of everyday life in Seoul these days, the time is right to start enjoying the weather outside. One of my favorite places to enjoy the fresh air is the Han River. With its numerous parks…
Snow falls on Chagall’s village, in March. At the temple of a man looking forward to spring, a new vein trembles. -From “The Snow Falling on Chagall’s Village” by Kim Chun Su – I first learned of…
