After enduring the cold winter months, life in Korea has likely settled into a new routine, with many places visited and perhaps new friends made in this exciting environment. As the hot summer approaches, the spring season offers a perfect opportunity to enjoy the pleasant weather and engage in out
Gyeongju, the millennium capital of the Silla Dynasty (B.C. 57 ~ A.D. 935), is a city rich in historical artifacts and sites. As a cultural hub, Gyeongju allows visitors to deeply understand Korean history and culture through cultural heritage sites such as Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, and Che
The College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), commonly referred to as “Suneung” in South Korea, holds significant importance in the country’s education system and society. Similar to the SAT in the United States, the CSAT serves as a culmination of 12 years of primary and secondary education, symboliz
Have you heard of the DMZ? The Demilitarized Zone, or DMZ, is a military buffer zone established under the Armistice Agreement of the Korean War, serving as the boundary separating South and North Korea. This area represents not only military significance but also a symbol of the historical division
Korea is a country rich in history and cultural heritage. Among the most significant influences is Buddhism, which has profoundly shaped Korean culture and society, as evidenced by the many temples that still stand today. Temples have artistic beauty beyond just religious meaning and provide emotion
As Buddhism grows in popularity worldwide, many people are turning their attention to the temples around the globe. South Korea is one of those countries where temple tours and Templestay programs are a staple of the tourist itinerary. With more foreigners visiting the country than ever, Korean temp
There are various ways in which university students spend their summers in Korea. In July and August, Korea hosts a variety of festivals featuring various genres, including traditional festivals as well as EDM, hip-hop, K-pop, and rock. Korean university students and young people on summer vacation
Summer in Korea is charming on its own, but its appeal doubles when you experience the diverse festivals held across the country. Major festivals with traditional themes, as well as contemporary music festivals, are extremely popular locally. Among these, cultural tourism festivals, recognized by th
The Korean trot audition program first aired in January 2020 and received a high viewer rating of 35.7%. The program was loved by many viewers regardless of age and led to the second trot heyday. The broadcast once again revived the Korean trot by adding fire and developed the trot genre with a diff
“I do not think I can finish it alone,” producer Code Kunst says worriedly while looking at the hamburger, and after a hard bite, he comes up with a discouraging comment, “it is okay. Coke is delicious.” This is the content of an advertisement video recently released by a fast-food brand. Code Kunst
Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. For a long time, Latin American and Caribbean (Generally called Latin American) countries have shown a strong presence in football games. To understand Latin America well, it is important to understand the importance of football. The reason for this is
“Can you live in the same house with your ex-lover?” Questions that were previously considered impossible are common in entertainment media these days. Unlike the past TV shows that focused on the love between men and women and the birth of new couples, these days entertainment shows have diversifie
We celebrate happy occasions or set anniversaries to honor sad events. It is literally a promise between the nation and the people to say and pledge to celebrate or praise something. As such, there are a total of five Korean national holidays designated by law to commemorate the country’s celebrator
MovieHansan: Rising Dragon / Jung Ji-yeon The movie is the next film released eight years after Kim Han-min, who directed , which revitalized the theater in 2014, and the box office trend of Admiral Yi Sun-shin’s second story is unusual. The reputation of general
Movie ReviewEmergency Declaration / Choi Yu-ri is a drama genre film released on August 3rd, 2022. This is a disaster film directed by Han Jae-rim, who has a firm presence in the Korean film industry with and . In addition, it was highly anticipate
Movie Decision to leave / Woo Ji-yeon Recently, director Park Chan-wook’s new movie, , gained attention. In fact, many people tend to focus on entertainment and the fun of the movie. However, this movie has a dark color. That is why we felt that it was a little difficult to approa
MovieBroker / Hwang Chae-yeon is a drama-genre film, released on June 8th, 2022 in South Korea. Although it is a Korean film, it was filmed and directed by Japanese film director Hirokazu Kore-eda. It received a lot of attention even before its release since it was worked with a famous Japa
The movie released on June 22nd, 2022 in South Korea, had gained sensational popularity all around the world. , the first part of the , was one of the biggest hits after its release in America, 1986. After it was released, the number of volunteers in t
The 24th Winter Olympics were held in Beijing, China, from February 4th to 20th. 2,871 athletes from 91 countries participated in 15 events and 109 detailed events. In South Korea, 65 athletes participated in 13 events. The entire nation focused on our athletes. South Korea won a total of nine medal
Movie Nobody Knows Child abuse is largely divided into physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, and abandonment. However, although the perception that the first three types are child abuse is strong, the perception that abandonment is also abuse is still insufficient. The Dongguk Post would like
