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Seoul Spotlight: Gangnam
When people talk about Gangnam, they mean the portion of Seoul below the Han River, specifically in the Gangnam District. Despite its...
Joy Kim(Legacy)
Jan 12 min read


Cultural Significance of Korean Sunrise
In Korea, sunrises have deep cultural and spiritual meanings of renewal, hope, and the passing of time. For centuries, Koreans have...

Jihoon(Mickey) Song(Legacy)
Jan 12 min read


Korean Winter Foods significant for the New Year
In Korea, several winter foods lighten us up for the New Year. Today, I’m going to introduce you to the two most famous Korean New Year...

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Jan 12 min read


Seollal Homecoming: New Year, Old Bonds
Korean New Year homecoming fosters family bonds, heritage, and nostalgia despite modern challenges and declining participation.

Hayoung (Chloe) park(Legacy)
Jan 14 min read


Variety of Tteokguk Around Korea
Various countries around the world have their own cultures and customs for spending New Year's with their precious ones. From eating...

Michaela Cho Kwon(Legacy)
Jan 12 min read


Korea's Modern New Year Tradition of Watching Movie
Image by Igor Ovsyannykov from Pixabay A lot of countries have a celebrity New Year because New Year has a meaning of special to most...
Kanghoo Kim(Legacy)
Jan 13 min read


The 12-Year Cycle of Zodiacs and Their Influence on Personal Beliefs.
The Korean Zodiac fosters connections, influences relationships, and offers unique insights into personality and compatibility.

Claude Choi(Legacy)
Jan 13 min read


The Korean Zodiac: Unveiling Its Significance in New Year Traditions
bestofkorea.com The Korean New Year is one of Korea's beloved holidays, celebrated with family gatherings, ancestral ceremonies, and...
Sungmin (Min) Han(Legacy)
Jan 12 min read


A Melodic Welcome: K-Pop Countdown Events and New Year’s Concerts
It is always fascinating to see the world celebrating each New Year with festive concerts and events. Similarly, South Korea, the...

Dongyeon (Victor) Kim(Legacy)
Jan 12 min read


How Korean Families Celebrate the First Sunrise of the Year
Koreans watch the New Year sunrise for spirituality, romance, family bonding, blessings, and positive energy.

Tommy Lee(Legacy)
Jan 13 min read
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