Why Korea’s favourite drink comes in a green bottle (and almost wasn’t Korean)
That little green bottle on every Korean table has a story that runs through royal distilleries, a rice ban, and a moment when soju nearly ended up in…
Tag: Korean History
Hangul almost died, and not once, but twice. Here’s who saved it
On 한글날, we celebrate the Korean alphabet, but few remember how close it came to disappearing, and the people who bled to keep it alive.
The Korean Holiday That Marks the End of 35 Years of Silence
August 15 is 광복절 (Gwangbokjeol), Korea's Liberation Day. Discover what it means, why it still matters, and the Korean words that carry the weigh…
Why Koreans Still Draw a Hard Line Between Traitors and Freedom Fighters
In Korea, the distinction between colonial collaborators and independence activists remains one of the most emotionally charged issues of all. Here's …
How Did Women From Joseon Dynasty Live Their Lives?
Korean women have indeed come a long way, succeeding in various fields like sports, science, medicine and in the arts! But what were the original…
