Today marks Gaecheonjeol (개천절), Korea’s National Foundation Day–a time Koreans gather and celebrate the first establishment of the Korean people. The mythology behind this holiday dates back to 2333 BC...
추석 잘 보내세요 or Have a good Chuseok! This year, Chuseok will be celebrated September 16-18 as the celebration period is based on the lunar calendar, always occurring on the...
If you have ever been to Korea, or know much about the country’s geography, you have most likely heard of Seoul and Busan. These two staple cities are huge tourist...
Residence of Admiral Yi Sun Shin Imagine you are transported back in time during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). You find yourself wearing a brightly colored hanbok. You walk through narrow...
If you have ever visited Korea or watched historical K Dramas, you most likely have come across Najeonchilgi (나전칠기), a delicate technique used to decorate objects and furniture inlaid with...
The Korean Lunar New Year (Seollal) is right around the corner and for those who celebrate, it is a time to honor one’s ancestry, gather with family, eat traditional Korean...
Statue of King Sejong the Great (Seoul, South Korea) The Korean alphabet, known as Hangeul, is still rather young compared to most written languages and has only been around for...
Have you ever heard of Chuseok (추석), Hangawi (한가위), or Korean Thanksgiving? To Koreans, it is one of the most important holidays to celebrate and one of the biggest migration...
Shortly after the Korean War, South Korea sought modernization in various aspects including the automotive industry. In 1955, the first passenger vehicle produced in Korea was the Sibal. Modeled after...
Originally known as the P-51 Mustang, this North American single-seat fighter jet got its fame from serving in WWII. The jet could reach speeds of 435 miles/hr and was best...
On April 21-23, We Bridge hosted their first expo in celebration of Asian culture with Kpop performances by ONEUS, Dreamcatcher, CIX, Kang Daniel, Jessi, Monsta X, BE'O, Viviz, BamBam, and Enhypen....
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight one of the great queens in Korean history: Queen Myeongseong, or Empress Min. Queen Myeongseong, was the wife of King...
On January 13th, basketball fans will join together in celebrating Korean Heritage Night at the LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets game. This day also aligns with Korean American Day which...
Last week, we teamed up with our friends at T1 Entertainment & Sports in hosting their exclusive North America Worlds Pop-Up on September 22. Home to e-sports legends like Faker...
Chuseok 추석 is just around the corner, and this year we’re highlighting its one and only signature dish: songpyeon 송편. Often called the Korean Thanksgiving, Chuseok is a mid-autumn harvest...