Minhwa (Korean Folk Painting) |
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An extraordinary, unconventional form of traditional Korean art, minhwa illustrates the common people's freedom of expression and reveals their innermost thoughts and dreams. |
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<In a folk painting of a magpie and a tiger, the tiger is depicted as friendly and funny. The magpie seems to be mocking the tiger.> |
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The most absurd tiger in the world |
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Korea was once "the land of the tigers." Although they are nearly completely extinct today, Korea used to have so many tigers that they could be found on nearly each of the country's many mountains. The tiger, which often came down to human villages to eat livestock and even harm people, was considered to be more than just an animal by ancient Koreans. It was both feared and respected, given the nickname "prince of the mountain." The
tiger is also the most frequently depicted subject in Korean folk paintings (called "minhwa" in Korean). But in minhwa, the fearsome and sacred tiger is depicted as an absurd creature—painted in unhindered and humorous strokes to the point of being shocking. This is certainly not because minhwa were poorly done. The uninhibited, revolutionary manner in which minhwa depicted the tiger is made very clear when we compare it with the more traditional approach employed by Kim Hong Do, one of the Joseon Dynasty's greatest artists, in his Tiger Under the Pine Tree. It is in this freedom of expression
and amazingly unconventional method of painting where we see how minhwa so effectively portrayed the hopes and desires of the common people. The minhwa's humorous depictions helped the people overcome their fear of the tiger by giving this sacred being a friendlier demeanor and appearance.
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Famous Buddhist Temples in South Korea |
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Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s region. |
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Jogyesa Temple is the centre of Korean Buddhism. Jogyesa temple plays an important role in korean Buddhism as the head temple of the Jogye order. |
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Located to the west of Seoul , contains an impressive collection of cultural and historic properties . It also provides a quiet place for urbanities to enjoy all the while sharing the teachings of Buddha. |
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It is surrounded by a mountain and rivers curving into a yin-yang shape. This has become the temple’s claim to fame , It is most beautiful during the spring time , when the cherry blossoms , sansuyu , and magnolias fill the whole area. |
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KPOP songs can comfort us in an overwhelming manner. They have a special way of crafting words that resonates with what you are feeling. It can remind you that it is totally okay to feel what you are feeling and you’ll get through it.
If you are low or you just need a pause in your everyday life, put on your headphones and listen as these songs embrace you. |
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As its title suggests, “Let Me Go” is a breakup song, as R&B singer Crush and Taeyeon tell two sides of an impending parting. While it is wistful, the ballad is also soothing and above all, beautiful: Crush’s and Tayeon’s voices are each heavenly enough on their own, but when the two come together to duet in the second half of the song, it’s truly a treat for the ears.
K POP SONG
Song- Let Me Go
Singer- Crush and Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon
Let me go
From your heart that binds me
Let pain, as always, only find me
Though it makes me choke up
I'll say it for you
Let me go
From your heart that binds me
Scars won't heal easily
Erase all memories we made together
Let go, it's time to let me go
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The song is soft and the members sing slowly throughout the song. The boys can be heard harmonizing here and it’s perfect for those who just want a slow song to lull them to sleep.
K POP SONG
Song- Quasimodo
Singer- SHINee
Even if I can’t have you, even when my heart
Is blocked in the end by the wall of sad connection
I love you, if it’s a place, where I can just watch you
Because you’re my everything
| ![SHINee- 화살 (Quasimodo) lyrics [Eng. | Rom. | Han.]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5Rid5Ph8qRQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
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A bit of a faster tempo than the ones on the list, both singers’ voices are peaceful and soothing enough to make anyone fall asleep. It’ll probably be the best if this song is not the last as it will get you pumped up too, but the soft vocals in this song will have you dream about a better world and a better life, hoping for a morning to come where you can achieve whatever you’d like.
K POP SONG
Song- Out of Breath
Singer- Babylon ft. Suzy
I wanna be happy
I wanna trust my wings and wanna fly
I comfort myself that am okay the way I am
I try to cheer up
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“Tears of Chaos” is a bold second release for a rookie group: it’s dramatic, dark, and markedly mature. Building from a mournful start to a powerful, brassy chorus, “Tears of Chaos” ultimately works in symphonic string sounds and breathless raps before cutting the instrumental to focus dramatically on the members’ voices. It’s a musically complex masterpiece with an interesting and aesthetic music video to match.
K POP SONG
Song- Tears of Chaos
Singer- E’LAST
Blade-like words are melting your body
Engraving scars into your heart and face
If only I could turn back time, I’d tear up your heart
When the tears are filled up, it becomes completely yours
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“HELL IN HEAVEN” is a b-side off of TWICE’s “Eyes Wide Open” album, and it plays off the same theme of temptation as their title track “I CAN’T STOP ME.” But with flirty beats and sultry, breathless vocals, this song is a hit in its own right. “HELL IN HEAVEN” makes you feel like you’re immersed in a steamy jungle of these ladies’ charm, and you won’t want to escape!
K POP SONG
Song- Hell in Heaven
Singer- TWICE
Take me to your paradise
Heaven's Door Is Closed
Starry Night
Kiss me in the blue moonlight
Take it out soon
Take me away
My hopе in hell
Take me to your paradisе
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Ondol (Korean Home Heating System) – an ancient heating system lasting millennium
Ondol, an incredibly efficient home heating system that is good for human health, is a uniquely Korean innovation.
Ondol (or Gudeul in Korean) - the traditional Korean home heating system is a unique invention of ancient Korea.
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<Ondol is a traditional Korean heating system that involves heating cooking stones in the kitchen to heat the entire room (left). The stones arranged under the ondol room during the construction of a traditional Korean house (Hanok) (right).> |
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Why do Koreans insist on ondol?
The reason is simple: everyone loves it. "Ondol" is the Chinese character for the Korean term "gudeul," which literally means "baked stones." Thus, ondol refers to a system of heating in which stones are "baked" to heat the floor and with them the room—an extraordinary system entirely unique to Korea that does not exist elsewhere in the world.
Ondol''s long period of development has resulted in highly scientific systems and complex structures. |
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<Ondol remains from the Okjeo Era (3rd century B.C.) and the Balhae Era (698~926 A.D.).> |
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[Travel News] FIRST TOURISTS ENTER KOREA AFTER TRAVEL BUBBLE WITH SINGAPORE: On 15th November, tourists from Singapore landed in Incheon Airport after VTL agreement with the country. They are the first set of international visitors to enter Korea for tourism since the Covid-19 pandemic began paving the way for more countries in the near future. Read more... |
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OUR ONGOING EVENTS & PROMOTIONS |
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| VIDEO OF THE WEEK: [New Video Launch] Eco-friendly travel in Seoraksan National Park |
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization india |
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Noblesse | Jeoho Son and Kwangsu Lee |
Noblesse follows the life of Rai, a powerful noble, who wakes up from an 820-year sleep and starts a new life as a student in a high school founded by his loyal servant, Frankenstein. Troubles arise, however, when mysterious attackers known as “Unions” begin to disrupt Rai’s new life. |
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