Korean Culture & Tradition

From Gyeongbokgung to Chittorgarh: How Korea and India Keep History Alive Onscreen

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WRITTEN BY: AREEBA SHAFEEQ EDITOR: PRACHI KANSHWAN Gyeongbokgung palace, Seoul                           Chittorgarh fort, Rajasthan Credit: Pinterest South Korea’s history is not something that is confined to books or written in them. It is something alive in its places,from temples to folk villages, everywhere. Every street of Korea speaks its history. For millions of us around […]

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Korean Cafe Culture: Modern aesthetics and Global trends

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WRITER: AREEBA SHAFEEQ EDITOR: ANANYA RAUT Credit: Pinterest In Seoul, stepping into a cafe is less about caffeine and beverages, and it is more about the culture and aesthetics. South Korea has redefined the idea of coffee shops, or basically cafes, turning them into most aesthetic places to ever exist, the most aesthetic sanctuaries. From

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The story of Korea’s scary “Woman in White”: From fear to hope

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WRITER: PRACHI SHARMA EDITOR: NANDINI Image Credit: gettyimages (Choi Jae-Ku) Every culture in the world is full of scary spirits and mysterious tales. Just like the stories of witches or women sitting on trees are told in India, Korean folktales related to spirits have also been frightening and terrifying people for centuries. The most famous

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A traditional farmer carrying bundles of rice plants across a misty paddy field, reflecting rural culture.

Do you know how Koreans treat indigestion with ancient method?

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WRITER : SWASTI SHARMA EDITOR : SHIVRAJ PATEL Finger Pricking Method: Just imagine, you are in South Korea and having indigestion but suddenly your Korean friend starts pricking your hand with needle. How does it feel? Weird right! But no, it’s normal in Korea. They believe that pricking hand can cure indigestion. This is an

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Ancient Beliefs: A Whispered Part of Korean Culture

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WRITER : PRERANA HATUA EDITOR : SHIVRAJ PATEL In today’s world,  South Korea stands as a pioneer of modern culture,  compelling the whole world with its natural beauty, beauty brands, K-movies, K-dramas and music industry. As a closely associated nation with innovations and influence, it is also widely known as a leading force in the

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Red ink, number 4 dreaming of pigs : unveiling the world of korean superstitions

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Writer : MANU SINGH Editor : SHIVRAJ PATEL Superstitions are present all over the world with every country having its specific cultural beliefs which they have been following since time immemorial. Korea to have its world of superstitions which are deeply rooted in Korean Shamanism and folk traditions. Cultural transmission, cognitive biases and evolutionary roots

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Miryang Arirang Festival: The Musical Heartbeat of Korea

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WRITER – KIMAYA AMBEDKAR EDITOR- ARPITA JENA There is something enchanting about the sound of “Arirang” filling the air around the Miryanggang River when the sun is fading. That haunting melody, echoed by the evening breeze, almost sings to us of love and loss and contains the dreams and hopes of countless hearts through Korean history. The

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