Drive through the Korean countryside, and you may notice something unusual at the entrance to a small village. Beside the road, there is often a large stone. A few Korean characters are carved into it. At first, a foreign visitor might wonder what it is. Is it a monument? Does it mark a historical site? … 더 읽기
When people think of traditional markets in South Korea, they may imagine famous markets in Seoul filled with street food, tourists, and busy crowds. But traditional markets are not only tourist attractions. In smaller towns across Korea, markets are still part of everyday life. I live in Yeonggwang, a rural county in Jeollanam-do in southwestern … 더 읽기
When many people think of South Korea, they imagine Seoul, K-pop, busy shopping streets, modern skyscrapers, and crowded tourist attractions. That is certainly one side of Korea. But it is not the whole country. Travel away from the major cities, and Korea begins to look very different. Roads become quieter, buildings become fewer, and rice … 더 읽기
When people outside Korea imagine a traditional Korean house, they often think of a beautiful hanok with a tiled roof, wooden doors, and a peaceful courtyard. Those houses certainly exist. But if you actually travel through rural Korea today, you will see something much more diverse. Old single-story homes stand next to renovated houses. Traditional … 더 읽기
When people think about Korea, they often picture Seoul, K-pop, high-rise apartments, busy streets, and modern technology. But Korea has another side that is very different from the image many international visitors see. Outside the major cities, there are quiet villages, rice fields, small farms, traditional houses, local markets, and mountains. This is rural Korea. … 더 읽기