LOS ANGELES John Duncan, a historian and former director of the UCLA Center for Korean Studies, is one of the most admired contributors to the growth of Korean studies in the US. Over the 30 years he taught at UCLA until 2019, he researched and wrote about mainly the Joseon era, trained a generation of Korean studies scholars and built bridges between academics in the US and Korea. In honor of his contributions to.
“Haegeum is like ink that has permeated into my life,” Kim Sae-jin said. Kim majors in haegeum at the Korea National University of Arts, a special educational institution to foster artists. Haegeum is a traditional Korean string instrument that is played by pulling the bow across its two strings. It is also nicknamed the “ggaeng-ggaeng-i” for its high-pitched sounds. The haegeum's body co.
One chilly autumn afternoon in October, students of Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul poured out onto the streets for lunch. A group found their way into a small bakery by the name of Monday Picnic down an alley, where they treated themselves to yakgwa financier cakes. “I have never really been a fan of yakgwa, but I became curious after it started trending. From yakgwa cookies and financier to ice cre.
South Korea is witnessing a sweet revolution as yakgwa, the traditional honey-glazed cookie, makes a spirited comeback SEOUL (ANN/THE KOREA HERALD) – On a crisp October day, students from Seoul’s Sookmyung Women’s University ventured out for lunch. Some stumbled upon Monday Picnic, a quaint bakery tucked away in an alley. Here, they indulged in yakgwa […]
While exploring Seoul, travelers often encounter the well-known Bukchon Hanok Village, situated in the heart of the metropolis. Tucked away in the northwestern part of Seoul is another enclave of hanok, Eunpyeong Hanok Village, a hidden gem less frequented by tourists. Nestled at the foot of Bukhansan, the village has close to 100 hanok, each showcasing the beauty of traditional Korean architecture. Established by th.