A Journey Through Land and Culture

Suwon, Busan, and Gyeongju. All three cities offer a wonderful experience with lots to see and do. I had the opportunity to visit these cities towards the end of May, and today, I will be sharing with you the charm and splendor that make each of these cities uniquely theirs. This post is a bit longe…

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Korean Chronicles

My overdue post is finally underway as I sit down to write about my travels to South Korea a little over two months ago. I'm optimistic that my absence hasn't deterred any readers from returning to my humble haven of words.  If you follow me on Instagram, you're probably aware that I was…

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The Birth of One of the the Greats

Courtesy to SBS Only two kings in Korean history were given the title "the Great," one of them being King Gwangaeto the Great , who I wrote about earlier this year, and the other being King Sejong the Great. Today, I'll be writing about King Sejong,  the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty an…

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Kimchi Recipe

Kimchi-Making  Hello Friends! As I began this new blog post, I pondered how I should address my readers. A part of me wants to give my supporters a nickname, like how celebrities give their fan base a nickname. 😂 Any suggestions? Today's post is all about my kimchi recipe. Back in 2021, I made a…

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First Korean Congress 1919

Today, my family and I ventured into the City of Brotherly Love with our Korean school, Bucks County Korean School, for a special event. To be honest, I was not looking forward to going to the city after a day of teaching class, but I was cornered to be involved. 😆  I am always grateful for the peo…

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Goguryeo's Conquerer: Gwanggaeto the Great

Sejong the Great is probably a king that you are very familiar with if you've already started or looked into the history of the Korean language. Besides this very well-known king, did you know that King Gwanggaeto (광개토대왕) was the only other king in Korean history to have been given the title &#…

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The Land of the Morning Calm

As I walked through the less-than-crowded Incheon Airport, I couldn't describe the feeling that overcame me on that day, January 6, 2024. I had a rough start to my trip to Korea, spending the night just hours away from departing my house for the Philadelphia International Airport, figuring out …

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