There are many Korean-style houses called hanoks across the country. Korea has designated important Korean buildings as cultural heritage sites like Gyeongbok Palace, which is Historic Site No. 117. Gyeongbok Palace and the surrounding hanoks are historical, so you can feel a strong Korean atmosphere. I’ll introduce Gyeongbok Palace and the historical Korean houses that are in this area of Seoul. You can get to Gyeongbok Palace easily by public transportation. It is a short walk from Line 3’s Gyeongbok Palace Station. Gyeongbok Palace opens at 9 am and closes at 10 pm, but it is closed on Tues
Hanoks are traditional Korean houses.What do you think about hanoks? Maybe, many people probably think they are antiqued, title-roofed houses. Sure, there are inconveniences to staying in one. But there is value in the experience of living in the same houses Koreans have lived in for centuries, experiencing what they experienced. In reality, a hanok is a traditional Korean house, which is the direct result of our ancestors’ wisdom and science. A hanok is very beautiful from the shape of the columns to the shape of the eaves, as well as the architecture of the kitchen. Hanoks were considered ol
●Author: Adam Grant ●Genre: Economy/Management●Published: 2016●Lenght: 463 pagesWhen you hear the word “leader,” what do you imagine? In my case, a leader is an inviolable human, so I thought he would have different talents compared with normal people. However, after reading Originals by Adam Grant, I realized that was just my opinion. If you read this book, it will not only change the way you see your world, but it might also change your life.Adam Grant earned his Ph.D. in organizational psychology from the University of Michigan and B.A. in psychology from Harvard. He is the top-rated teache
Director: Cho Jung-raeGenre: DramaStarring: Kang Ha-na, Choi RiRunning time: 127 minThis movie is for all the young girls who really missed the comfort of their mothers’ arms when they were in hellish places. The meaning of Spirit’s Homecoming is “trampled flowers,” which has the same meaning as teenage girls who want to go back to their hometowns but only go back to their hometowns as ghosts.Spirit’s Homecoming is based on the true story of Kang Il-chul who was forced to be a sex slave for the Imperial Japanese Army during the 1940s when she was only sixteen years old. The story goes back and
The Daegu Yangyeongsi Market has been an international market for herbal medicines from China, Russia, Europe, and other regions for 350 years. The Herbal Medicine Culture Festival shows medicinal herbs found in Korea’s mountains and offers visitors a chance to experience many relaxing and curative traditional medicinal procedures. The Daegu Yangyeongsi Herbal Medicine Culture Festival will be an interesting event for international visitors who are interested in Korea’s medicinal herbs and the medical sciences and traditions of Asia. There will be fascinating events, such as an herbal medicine
When you walk around the downtown, the aroma of coffee will greet you. And you can see that a lot of people are enjoying a cup of coffee. Today, if you look around Daegu, you can see many cafes with various coffee brands. Daegu has become a city of coffee, unlike other cities. Local brand cafes of Daegu are more popular than famous brand cafes, which seems to be unique to Daegu. So, let's check out the coffee scene in Daegu. Do you want to know the history of coffee? If so, you should go to the That's Coffee Museum and That’s Coffee Theme Park in Daegu. They are in a four-story building. They
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Period: December 19 - 30Place: Keimyung Art CenterRunning Time: 150 minutesThe musical The Last Empress will be performed at the Keimyung Art Center from December 19-30. This year, The Last Empress celebrates its 20th anniversary, originating in 1995. The play has been recreated in all aspects including story, music, set design and visualization. This musical portrays Empress Myeongseong, the last queen of Joseon, who tried to save the country amid the invasion of foreign powers. This musical stars a variety of famous musical actors including Kim Sohyeon, Sin Yeongsuk, Min Yeonggi. Because of