Genesis of Vengeance
“Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance” (“복수는 나의 것”, pronounced “Boksu Neun Na Eui Gut”, translates to “Vengeance is Mine”), is Korean film director Park Chan-Wook’s 3rd film, and first of his…
Style of Gangnam
Gangnam (강남), meaning “River South”, and is one of the more notable “bun-hwa-ga’s” (번화가: downtown/busy area) in Seoul. While there are many bun-hwa-ga’s in Seoul, each have very different aesthetics…
Guardians of the…Merchants
These wooden totems are “jang sŭngs” (장승), demon wards that protect villages or traveled paths. It is an ancient shaman practice that can be traced back to China and India.…
Difference between Korean Malcha & Japanese Matcha
Powdered tea was the preferred form of green tea consumption by the ancient Chinese during circa 960 AD. Tea was dried and formed together into tight bricks then grinded into…
Here Comes the Empress
Empress Myung-Sung-Hwang-Hu (명성황후), mean grilling like it’s photo day at school. . Myung-Sung ruled the Korean Empire for 22 years (1873-1895) and fought for Korean independence because the empire was…
