Customs

  • Koryo Celadon

    Koryo celadon (jade green ceramics) symbolizing the famous Koryo ceramics of Korea is widely known worldwide for its beautiful color. The term of jade green is derived from the color…

  • Korea’s National Cultural Heritage – Straw Craft

    From ancient times, our people have made and used various daily necessities and decorative items using grasses, tree stems, leaves, bark, and other plant materials. People commonly referred to this…

  • Traditional Fish-Pickling Culture

    The Korean people have long used pickled fish as one of their diets. In the course they created an excellent fish-pickling culture. Shells of dozens of kinds of shellfish, including…

  • Mung Bean Dishes Favoured by Koreans

    Mung bean dishes have been an integral part of Korean cuisine for centuries. Koreans particularly enjoy preparing and consuming various foods made from this nutritious grain, appreciating its versatility and…

  • Traditional Korean Attire: Saekdong Clothes

    For generations, Koreans have celebrated a child’s first birthday, known as “doljanchi,” as a significant milestone. A key part of this tradition is the preparation of a special outfit called…

  • Samgyetang – National Intangible Cultural Heritage

    Samgyetang is a traditional Korean dish that has long been cherished by the people of Korea for its health benefits and nourishing properties. It is a testament to the nation’s…

  • Korean Traditions on January 15th of Lunar Calendar

    In Korea, the 15th January of the lunar calendar (Jongwoldaeborum), falling on February 24th this year, marks a folk holiday celebrated by the people. This day holds significance as it…

  • Celebrating January 15th in the Lunar Calendar With Time-Honored Folk Traditions

    Jongwoldaeborum, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, stands as a beloved folk celebration among Korean people, alongside Lunar New Year’s Day and Chusok (Harvest Moon Day). This tradition,…

  • Mung-Bean Jelly Delicacy

    In the rich culinary tradition cherished by the Korean people since time immemorial, Mung-bean jelly stands out as a revered national dish. Crafted through the meticulous process of boiling starch…

  • Rice Cake

    Rice cake is a distinctive traditional food in Korea. Throughout history, it has been a custom to make and eat rice cakes on special occasions such as holidays, birthdays, and…

  • National Sport – Korean Wrestling (Ssirum)

    In accordance with the wise and patriotic vision of our respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, it is our duty to actively uphold and carry forward the remarkable national traditions of…

  • Cereal Cakes – Traditional Food of Korea

    For centuries, boiled cereals have been a staple in the Korean diet, while cereal cakes have been reserved for special occasions such as holidays, birthdays, and weddings. The practice dates…

  • Anbyeon Persimmons – Local Specialty of Our Country

    The persimmon tree is a fruit tree that has been cultivated by our people for many centuries. Among the various regions in our country, the persimmons grown in the Anbyon…

  • Kimchi-Making Custom

    Considering the natural and climatic features, Korean ancestors devised a method to pickle vegetables harvested in autumn so as to eat them for a long time from winter to next…

  • Janggu Dance of Korean Nation

    Janggu dance is one of the Korean nation’s excellent folk dances with a long history. Janggu, a national percussion instrument, has been used since Koguryo Kingdom (B.C. 277-A.D. 668). Originally,…

  • Have you ever tried Korean Kimchi?

    In this article you will find the History of Kimchi You will explore the nutritional values of Kimchi On the 3rd page you will find the recipe of the Whole Napa…

  • Beef Barbeque in Korean Style

    One of dishes typical to the Korean cuisine is barbecue. Especially, seasoned beef grilled over a charcoal fire is known to the world as one of the Korean people’s three…

  • Folk Game–Shuttlecock

    Shuttlecock is one of the folk games played by Korean youth and children competing who plays shuttlecock with the feet more without dropping, showing smart tricks. It was played mostly…

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