What happens at the temple on Buddha’s Birthday?
In May the streets of Seoul are lined with lanterns looking forward to the celebration of cho-pa-il (초파일, 初八日, Shakyamuni’s
Read MoreIn May the streets of Seoul are lined with lanterns looking forward to the celebration of cho-pa-il (초파일, 初八日, Shakyamuni’s
Read MoreThis is the love story of a cold young king who falls in love with a beautiful commoner (Jang Ok-jung). This causes all sorts of problems at the palace when she rises up the concubine ranks.
Read MoreKing Yeongjo was the longest reigning monarch in the Joseon period (r.1724 -1776) but his rise to the throne was controversial.
Read MoreMungyeong is about 3 hours from Seoul in Gyeongsang Province and the Mungyeong Chasabal Tea cup Festival celebrates pottery making and
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