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KOREA

September 2021

Korean Holidays

Changing Traditions, Permanent Values

    STORY

    Changing
    Traditions,
    Permanent
    Values

    Korean Holidays Reflect National History and Ideals

    Let¡¯s look at the transformation of Korean holidays through the ages and the social changes reflected therein.

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Land of Holiday Spirit

    Journey

    Land of
    Holiday Spirit

    Mungyeong Preserves the Holiday Traditions of Yesteryear

    Nestled in the mountains of northern Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, the city of Mungyeong has preserved many aspects of old Korea¡¯s Confucian culture, providing visitors insight into the practices, traditions and values that inform the nation¡¯s holidays of today.

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A New Era,
A New Holiday Custom

    Muse

    A New Era,
    A New Holiday
    Custom

    Ko Kyung-suk, the Director of the Korean Funeral Culture & Policy Institute

    COVID-19 has changed many things. One of the biggest changes has been the shift to ¡°non-contact¡± practices.

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Korean Holidays

Changing Traditions,
Permanent Values

Land of
Holiday Spirit

A New Era,
A New Holiday Custom
Relentless
Focus

interview

Brightest Star

Sae Eun Park

With a 352-year history, Paris Opera Ballet is the world¡¯s oldest ballet company. Considered one of the top three ballet organizations in the world, the ballet company gives only the most outstanding ballet dancers in its troupe the title of ¡°etoile.¡±

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New Challenges

Indie Culture

Indie Culture Crosses Over

Indie Artists Gain Popularity
with their Uniqueness

Nowadays, mainstream culture has been invaded, and the new rulers of the cultural roost hail from some of the most unlikely of places.

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Beoseot
Yeongyangbap

Seasonal Delights

Slow-Life Cooking

Beoseot yeongyangbap, or mushroom steamed rice is a fixture in many Korean homes.

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