Why Foreign Tourists in Korea Are Now Making Their Own Traditional Accessories From Wearing Culture to Creating It For years, one of the most popular experiences for foreign tourists in Korea was renting hanbok and taking photos in places like Gyeongbokgung or Bukchon. But that trend is evolving. More visitors now want something deeper and … Read more
Modern Hanbok Is Becoming More Elegant for Today’s Celebrations Hanbok Is No Longer Just Traditional Hanbok has always been a symbol of Korean identity, but today it is changing in exciting ways. Once seen mainly as traditional clothing for holidays and ceremonies, hanbok is now becoming more glamorous, detailed and fashion-forward. Especially for weddings and … Read more
Why Cash Is a Meaningful Parents’ Day Gift in Korea A Different Way to Say Thank You In Korea, gratitude on Parents’ Day often comes in a very practical form: cash. That might sound a little cold in some cultures, but in many Korean families, it actually feels thoughtful and respectful. Instead of guessing what … Read more
Korean Ginseng and Taekwondo Seek UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status Korea Submits Two Major Traditions to UNESCO This is HUGE news for Korean culture! The Korea Heritage Service just announced that it has submitted two nomination dossiers to UNESCO headquarters for the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The traditions? Korean ginseng … Read more
Why Koreans Don’t Say “Bless You” After Sneezing Cultural Differences in Simple Gestures “Nisa Sermchaiwong”, an American student in Seoul, felt increasingly awkward as she whispered “bless you” for the fifth time to her sneezing classmate. The silent lab made each blessing feel more out of place, until her Korean senior finally laughed at the … Read more