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North Korean Cities Posted by Ginny on Mar 17, 2011
North Korea is a country shrouded in mystery because very few outsiders have had access into the country. We have some idea of what some places look like from the hidden footage that has managed to leave the country. There is the notion that North Korea is a barren and impoverished country, which is probably…
Korean National Anthem Posted by Ginny on Mar 14, 2011
The Aeguka (애국가) 동해 물과 백두산이 마르고 닳도록 (Donghae mulgwa baekdusani mareugo daldorok) Until the day when the waters of the East Sea run dry and Mt. Baekdu is worn down, 하느님이 보우하사 우리나라 만세 (Haneunimi bouhasa urinara manse) May God protect and preserve our nation 무궁화 삼천리 화려강산 (Mugunghwa samcheonli hwaryeogangsan) Three thousand Li…
Buddhist Temples of South Korea Posted by Ginny on Mar 12, 2011
There are many Buddhist temples in South Korea. Here are a few you might want to see: Jogyesa (조계사) is a major temple in the capital city of Seoul. When the lantern festival comes around, the temple is decorated with many colorful lanterns. The temple attracts thousands of visitors from the Seoul region. Yongjusa (용주사)…
Tteokbokki Posted by Ginny on Mar 7, 2011
Do you like spicy food? Tteokbokki (떡볶이) is a spicy dish made of white rice cakes. Tteokbooki is considered a snack food in Korea. These white rice cakes are mixed with red pepper paste called gochujang (고추장) and added to this mix are fish cakes called odeng (오뎅), sesame seeds, sesame oil, onions, green onions…
Korean Festivals in March Posted by Ginny on Mar 3, 2011
If you’re staying in Korea, there are a few festivals you can look forward to in the month of March: The Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival (청도 소씨움 축제) will take place on March 17th to March 20 in Gyeongsangbuk Province (경상북도). Bullfighting has a long tradition in Gyeongsangbuk Province and people gather in large crowds to…
Most Populated Cities in Korea Posted by Ginny on Feb 17, 2011
If you’re wondering where to find the location with the most people in South Korea, than you’ll probably want to go to the top three populated cities in South Korea. Going to a populated city has its benefits. In a populated city, you’re more likely to find better transportation options and interesting places to hang…
Korean Lunar New Year Posted by Ginny on Feb 6, 2011
This year, the Korean lunar New Year took place on February 3rd. The Korean lunar New Year is different from the New Year that took place on January 1st. The New Year on January 1st is the New Year based on the solar calendar. This is traditionally an exciting day for children because this is…