Proud History of Korea – Koguryo
Goguryeo or Koguryo (Hangul: 고구려; Hanja: 高句麗; Korean pronunciation: [ko.ɡu.ɾjʌ]) (37 BC ~ 668 AD) was one of the ancient Three Kingdoms of Korea, located in present-day northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula, southern Manchuria, and southern reaches of Russia’s Primorsky Krai. Goguryeo was an active participant in the power struggle for control of the […]
Remnants that are believed to be from Korea`s ancient Goguryeo Kingdom (37 BC-668) have been discovered for the first time in the far eastern part of Russia, from the excavation site of Kraskino fortress near the Posiet Bay close to Tumen River. While records in various old documents show that some parts of Russia`s far […]
Lee Hyun-bok, 72, believes that Hangul, or the Korean alphabet, can be learned in a day. An honorary professor of phonetics and linguistics at Seoul National University, Lee said Hangul is just that simple. He witnessed the Lahu people, an ethnic group living in northern Thailand, learning Hangul in almost no time. For a decade, […]
The Goguryeo Kingdom (B.C. 37 to 668) was a chaotic time. Surrounded by fearsome tribes, the the Goguryeo people battled marauding Chinese dynasties but lasted 700 years, earning the enduring respect of modern-day Koreans. In ‘Goguryeo, Kingdom of Wars’ (Geulhangari), Seo Yeong-gyo argues that the Goguryeo’s power stemmed from its tribal heritage. To survive, Goguryeo […]
‘Martial arts embody the spirit and culture of a nation, especially when its purpose is as noble as protecting one’s own country.’ Aside from kimchi and hanbok, one of the many images that represents Korea is taekwondo, the internationally acclaimed Korean martial art that has found a home in the Olympics. Taekwondo is one of […]
A dance for every myth and moment Dance plays an intricate part in the history of any country, and Korea is no exception. Traditional dances can be seen almost everywhere, from stoic ceremonies to festivals large and small. The Korean dances many tourists have seen, such as nongak, where performers dance while playing traditional instruments […]