Writer: Priya Pailkar (Dombivli, Maharashtra, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) Pyeongchang, located in the Taebaek Mountains of South Korea’s Gangwon-do Province, is known as the birthplace of Korean skiing and is often called the “Alps of Korea.” It’s a go-to destination for winter sports and famously hosted the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games….
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K-Interview: NASCHENKA (Korean Jewellery Brand)
Deena Jasmine, Chikmagalur, Karnataka Introducing Kim Soung-eun, the visionary responsible for NASCHENKA (나스첸카), a Korean jewellery brand that has made a lasting impact on the worlds of entertainment and fashion. Kim’s designs have gained her a strong reputation, as they have been featured in many Korean period dramas and movies. Additionally, her creations have become…
History of Silla Dynasty
Mughda Sanjay Attarde, Mumbai, Maharashtra: Korea is a land with a significant history. Bak Hyeokgeose of Silla found Silla dynasty in 57 BC. When he turned 13, six clans submitted to him as king and established Saro-guk. Saro-guk comprised six villages and six clans. Silla was also referred as Gyerim and the dynasty was recorded to use Hanja or traditional writing system using Chinese characters. This dynasty acquired a detail system of law and governance, social status and official advancement by 6th century and the bone rank system dictated them.