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K-Food Secret: It's All About Jang[paste and sauce]

One cannot imagine a traditional Korean meal without the essential presence of "jang"—fermented sauces like doenjang (soybean paste), ganjang (soy sauce), and gochujang (red chili paste). These are not merely condiments, but cultural treasures crafted through time, patience, and nature’s rhythm. Rooted in Korea's unique climate and ancestral wisdom, jang reflects the spirit and taste of Korean h..

Arirang is a folk song that fully captures the life and emotions of Koreans, and it has been widely sung across regions and generations. Beyond a simple folk song, Arirang has become a symbol representing Korean history, culture, and national sentiment.Arirang is not just a song. It is a legacy that embraces the emotions, history, and life stories of Koreans, passed down for hundreds of years. T..

A solitary, heart-wrenching voice echoing across vast open fields, a narrative drama bearing the profound traces of accumulated ages – this is Pansori. More than just a musical drama, Pansori is a significant heritage of Korean culture, deeply rooted in history and embodying the joys, sorrows, and wisdom of the Korean people. The stories, unfolding sometimes humorously and sometimes tragically, ..

Have you ever seen performers wearing masks, dancing and laughing in the streets? Korea’s traditional mask dance, called talchum, is more than just entertainment—it is a living expression of the Korean people's stories, humor, and spirit that have endured for centuries. Talchum blends satire, music, and energetic dance to critique social structures, often mocking the privileged while giving voic..

From the grandeur of Yeongnamnu Pavilion of the Joseon era to the sorrowful melody of the Miryang Arirang and the cherished customs preserved by local residents, the traditional culture of Miryang continues to breathe today. Join us as we take a journey into the heart of this remarkable heritage.이번에는 경상남도 밀양에 있는 전통과 문화에 관련된 내용들을 소개하려고 합니다.밀양에 대해서 간략히 소개하고자 하지만 그 내용이 많아서 2개의 글로 나누어 소개할게요. 다음번의 글에..

For Koreans, miyeok-guk (seaweed soup) is much more than just a soup. It's a traditional birthday meal and a nourishing dish for mothers after childbirth. Rich in iron and minerals, seaweed is seen as a healthy, healing food. That’s why Koreans enjoy it not just on special days, but also as part of their everyday meals. This warm, comforting soup carries love, care, and tradition—passed down thr..

I would like to tell you about the history and value of Hwaseong, a UNESCO heritage site in Suwon, and the popular food of Suwon.화성은 경기도 수원시에 있는 조선시대의 성곽으로, 별칭으로는 수원성으로 불립니다.수원화성은 1794년에 착공하여 1796년(정조 20년)에 축성된 것으로, 성곽의 총길이는 5.74km입니다.정조가 화성을 세운 가장 큰 이유는 자신이 생각한 이상적인 도시를 만들고 또한 할아버지인 영조에 의해 죽은 사도세자(정조의 아버지)의 묘를 이장하기 위함이었습니다. 그래서 정약용[ 조선시대의 개혁주의자인 동시에 정치가, 과학자, 의학자, 법률가] 에게 거중기를 제작하게 하여 그것을 이용하여..

Based on various historical records and relics, it is believed that the Korean people have been making and consuming alcohol since the Gojoseon period (5th century BCE – 108 BCE). Throughout the Three Kingdoms period, the Joseon Dynasty, and into the present day, a wide variety of alcoholic beverages have been an integral part of Korean history.BCE는 "Before Common Era"의 약자입니다.뜻은 말 그대로 "서력기원 이전",..

In Andong City, there are two Seowon [서원], a private educational institution of the Joseon Dynasty.Seowon were Confucian academies during the Joseon Dynasty, where scholars studied, taught disciples, and honored great teachers of the past through ancestral rites.More than just schools, they were places where the beauty of traditional Korean architecture harmonized with nature, offering a serene ..

Large temples in Korea usually have three gates. When you enter a mountain temple, you will find the first Iljumun Gate, the mid gate, the Cheonwangmun Gate, and the last gate, the Bulimun Gate. When we experience temples, knowing the knowledge of these gates adds more fun to the temple experience and becomes the basis for new knowledge. [일주문] [One Pillar Gate]개요: 큰 사찰에 가게 되면 여러 문을 거치고 올라가게 되는데..