Writer: Anuja Vijayan (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) When the Sky is pouring us with rain showers, the ground is blooming with beautiful flowers. Flowers and greenery will welcome you almost anywhere in South Korea throughout the year, across seasons. The beauty of nature is something that South Koreans…
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K-Education: Korean High School Life
Writer: Chhavi Sharma (Surat, Gujarat, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) The education system in South Korea operates on a 6–3–3–4 structure, consisting of six years of elementary school, three years of middle school, three years of high school, and approximately four years of college or university. According to the Korean age system, elementary…
Nakhwa Nori: A Korean Festival of Light
Writers: Anika Chopra (Delhi, India) & Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) South Korea is home to numerous traditional cultures and customs. One of them is Nakhwa Nori. Nakhwa Nori is a representative folk game of Haman-gun, held in spring around April-May, where charcoal powder produced by the village itself is rolled…
Indian and Korean Culture: Surprising Similarities You Might Not Know
Writers: Pratyusha Dash (Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India) & Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Have you ever found yourself deep into a K-drama, only to realise a few scenes or actions feel strangely close to home? It turns out that the two Asian countries we love so…
Esports in Korea (League of Legends)
Writers: Devanshi Ghanshala and Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) ESPORTS IN SOUTH KOREA From PC Bangs to World Championships, South Korea holds a prominent and pioneering position in the world of esports. In 2000, South Korea established the Korean eSports Association (KeSPA), becoming one of the first countries ever to recognize…
Most Popular Mobile Games in South Korea
Writer: Pragyanshree Mishra (Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India) Editor: Khushi Vaid (Delhi, India) The gaming culture in South Korea is so vast that nearly every street has a PC café, and E-sports is an official event with a well-developed career in it. At a time when mobile games are gaining popularity, the gaming companies are also evolving….
5 Supernatural Creatures In Korean Folkore
Writer: Bhavika Sachan (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Korean mythology comprises folk tales and legends from various regions of North and South Korea that have become an integral part of Korean culture. It is a combination of local traditions and influences from religions such as Korean Shamanism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. The earliest…
5 Places You Must Visit in Tongyeong
Writer: Shivani Singh Chhaunkar (Delhi, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) Tongyeong has a lot to offer to travel enthusiasts. It is a coastal city which is located in the South Gyeongsang province of South Korea. It has historical and cultural significance, and it still holds importance due to its rich maritime history. Picture…
5 Places You Must Visit in Mokpo
Writer: Subhangi Namhata (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (New Delhi, India) CITY OF MOKPO Situated along the scenic beauty of the country, the South Korean city of Mokpo offers a blend of culture and history that leaves everyone with memories to hold onto. Tourists are drawn to Mokpo due to its historical significance and…
5 Korean Historical Movies You Must Watch
Writer: Lavanya Sukumaran (Vadodara, Gujarat, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) This article features carefully chosen must-watch historical Korean films, which will surely take you all on a captivating journey through historical times. These films are the best combination of compelling stories and fascinating settings of culture. The filmmakers, because of their great cinematographic…