A drone shot of Gyeonghwa Station Park in Jinhae-gu, Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do Province Spring has arrived and so have the blooming flowers that blanket Korean landscapes with a variety of colors this time of year.   Here are some of the gorgeous destinations to enjoy spring from pink cherry to bright yellow canola blossoms.   Gyeonghwa Station Park, located in Jinhae-gu, part of the sprawling coastal metropolis of Changwon in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, i

A scene from HYBE EDU’s new Korean learning program “Blackpink in Your Korean” / Courtesy of HYBE EDU The global popularity of K-pop has led to a new interest in learning Korean. The latest trend has prompted K-pop entertainment giants to release new learning materials for global fans. SM Entertainment, which has nurtured hugely popular K-pop groups like Girls’ Generation and SHINee, recently revealed that its subsidiary SM Culture Partners has joined hands with local

gettyimagesbank How do Korean names work? Korean names look simple – typically three syllables, a one-syllable family name first followed by a two-syllable given name. But there is a lot of complexity hidden in the structure, meaning and romanization of Korean names.   To express a Korean name best in the Latin alphabet, the surname typically appears as a separate word, while the two syllables of the personal name are hyphenated. Of course, Koreans often re

Interior of the Sado Mine / Courtesy of Jung Hye Kyung, Northeast Asian History Foundation ● Seoul has protested Tokyo’s “ignoring the painful history of the forced labor of Koreans." ● Historians noted Japan deliberately limited the mine’s nomination to the Edo Period. The Japanese government's attempt to inscribe on the 2023 UNESCO World Heritage list a former gold mine linked to wartime forced labor is becoming an issue. The controversy centers on the Cabin

A snack counter with a retro vibe in Donuimun Museum Village's movie theater ● The museum offers a glimpse into history, all the way to the Joseon era (1392-1910). ● The Venue revisits “relics” from more recent times Seoul changes at such a rapid pace that the way neighborhoods once looked is quickly being forgotten after they have been uprooted and their residents lifestyles transformed. While the changes are mostly improving the quality of life, there is a growing