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[ZOOM KOREA] Expressing humanity through tigers
What is the significance of a tiger in Korea? A long time ago, the country believed that tigers were mountain spirits to worship. In the famous “Myth of Dangun,” a bear and a tiger appear as main characters. Even the two mascots of 2018 PyeongChang W…
Feb 27,2018
[ZOOM KOREA] Reviving the art of New Year’s paintings
A long-held custom that has recently been lost is the exchange of traditional pictures in the New Year. The practice was meant to prevent negative energy from flowing inside the house and to wish for a happy year ahead. These pictures are known as “S…
Jan 18,2018
[ZOOM KOREA] Master baker gets creative in the kitchen
The origin of bread is not certain. White, soft bread made from yeast is said to have been made by Egyptians in 2000 B.C. In Korea, breads known as myeonpo and seolgo, a type of sponge cake, were first introduced by foreign missionaries who came …
Dec 14,2017
[ZOOM KOREA] Giving najeonchilgi a modern twist
“I spent my childhood watching the shining of a lacquered wardrobe inlaid with mother-of-pearl, which my mother regarded as her most precious treasure. I am still drawn to mother-of-pearl’s luminosity and it has become the driving force behind my wor…
Nov 16,2017
Demographic shifts has locals rethinking family: As nation grows old, homes become smaller
A few years ago, a house was not considered a home without a family. Creating a home of one’s own meant forming a family, with a spouse and two children to fill the rooms of a three-bedroom apartment. But nowadays, people are challenging the conventi…
Oct 30,2017
[ZOOM KOREA] Sounds of Korea ring out in the Philippines
CEBU, THE PHILIPPINES - “Today is the happiest day of my life because I got to see my favorite K-pop performances with my own eyes. I feel like I’m dreaming. I will also never forget experiencing the traditional culture of Korea, which is where the h…
Oct 18,2017
[ZOOM KOREA] Ceramic dolls bring colorful history to life
Porcelain dolls of the kings and queens from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), decked out in luxurious and colorful court garments and dazzling children’s dolls, fill every corner of porcelain artisan Oh Joo-hyun’s workshop in Insadong, central Seoul. …
Oct 03,2017
[ZOOM KOREA] Once-thriving arts hub gets its groove back
Before entering the Namsangol Hanok village in Jung District, central Seoul, one can find Yesultong, the Pil-dong Culture & Arts Space. Walking through the neighborhood, the foreign-looking scenery is certainly a sight to behold. Lining the road, lit…
Aug 10,2017
[ZOOM KOREA] A calligrapher’s vision to reinvent hangul
There are many ways to describe calligrapher Kang Byung-in, such as a pioneer of calligraphy or poet of handwriting. The Kang Byung-in Calligraphy Studio Sooltong in Jongno District, central Seoul, is where hangul, the Korean alphabet, blooms like a …
July 12,2017
[ZOOM KOREA] Folk song masters keep the music alive
In March 2014, Korea’s traditional music was showcased at the opening stage of the Festival de L’imaginaire, a major music and arts festival in France. The audience was fascinated by Yu Ji-suk, the master singer of seodosori, referring to folk son…
June 13,2017
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