Postmemory in Contemporary Korean Literature BlogCultureHistoryJeollaRest of KoreaAugust 17, 2021Postmemory is lingering pain from an event one never experienced. Where can we see this in Korean literature and why is it so prevalent?
10 Essential Books for Korean History Beginners HistoryAugust 10, 2020Interested in Korean history but don’t speak the language? Not sure where to start? A Korean history scholar chooses her top 10 books for beginners.
How I Studied Korean Art and Archaeology BlogJuly 19, 2020Having graduated with an MA degree in Korean art and archaeology from the University of London, I’m here to share how you can take a similar path.
How to Register at Namsan Public Library BlogSeoulMarch 31, 2021Become a member of Namsan Public Library and gain access to its incredible 80,000+ Korean Literature collection and public reading rooms.
5 Day Trips From Seoul Not In Your Guide Book GyeonggiTravel GuidesMay 7, 2020We all need a break from the big city. We’ve chosen our top 5 day trips outside of Seoul that you won’t find in your guide book.
8 Things To Do When You’re Homesick for Korea BlogCultureFebruary 15, 2020Have you been away from Korea for far too long? Here are some of our top tips for curing your homesickness.
Poet Lee Sang Hwa House, Daegu | 이상화고택, 대구 GyeongsangHistorical FiguresHistoryRest of KoreaTravelTravel GuidesJune 2, 2022Lee Sang Hwa is considered one of the great modern poets of Korea and his patriotic writings continue to inspire readers around the world.
A Complete Guide to All 27 Joseon Kings Historical FiguresHistoryApril 21, 2022Discover the most genius, powerful, and wicked figures in Korean history through this beginner’s guide to all 27 Joseon kings.
Who was Crown Prince Hyomyeong? CultureHistorical FiguresHistorySeptember 24, 2021Who was the real Crown Prince Hyomyeong, featured in the Kdrama ‘Moonlight Drawn by Clouds’? Learn about Korea’s most beloved Prince.
Female Slaves and the Joseon Court System Historical FiguresHistoryJune 7, 2020Unlike many ancient cultures, females slaves had a huge advantage in the Korea legal system – claiming to cause natural disasters, bankruptcy and more.