Spring is one of the best seasons to explore Korea, with many different exciting outdoor events. As a result, many tourists from around the world travel to Korea. The most popular events that marks the changing of the seasons are the spectacular Cherry Blossom Festivals. In spring, there are many places all over Korea where…
Author: Yejin Kim
Yejin Kim, Grade 11
Palos Verdes High School
Who is Going to be South Korea’s New President?
South Korea’s first female president, Park Geun-hye, was impeached. She was the first impeached president in the South Korea when the Korean Constitutional Court voted unanimously to remove her from office. Snap elections for a new president will be held within 60 days. The ruling sparked protests from hundreds of Park’s supporters, two of whom…
Samsung Heir’s Arrest
Lee Jae-yong, the acting chief of Samsung and its apparent heir, was arrested Friday on bribery and embezzlement charges in Seoul, South Korea, over his alleged role in a corruption scandal that led parliament to impeach President Park Geun-hye. The Seoul Central District Court also rejected a request to issue an arrest warrant for Samsung…
Seollal
Korean New Year is the first day of the Korean lunar calendar. It is one of the most significant traditional Korean holidays. The celebration lasts three days: before the New Year, New Year’s day, and the day after the New Year. More than just a holiday to mark the beginning of a new year, Seollal…
A Peek into Korean Winter Activities
Winters in Korea are known to be harsh, but there are plenty of things to do during winter. Festivals, performances and events abound across the country despite plunging temperatures. You can also stay in the warm indoors while enjoying some music. From markets to ice sculptures, sunrise festivals to sledding, there are plenty of things…
The Power of the Public’s Unity
Hundreds of thousands walked the streets of Seoul in the latest protest against South Korean President Park Geun-hye, who has come under fire for allowing her close confidante to have too much influence over her government policies. Park Geun-hye has been rocked by a scandal involving an old friend who is alleged to have used…
Korea, no longer a safe zone from earthquakes
South Korea was rocked by the most powerful earthquake in September 12th, 2016 ever since seismic records were first collated on the peninsula in 1978. However, there were fortunately few reports of injuries and no serious damage. A magnitude of 5.8 earthquake shook much of South Korea shortly after 8:30 p.m, which had been preceded…
One of the biggest Korean holidays in Autumn.
Chuseok is one of the biggest and most important holidays in Korea. Family members from all over the country come together to share food and stories and to give thanks to their ancestors. In 2016, Chuseok Day falls on September 15. This year’s full holiday period will take place for five days from September 14…
Pain of the Age, “Spirits Homecoming”
The tumultuous history between South Korea and Japan is an ongoing controversy that never seems to find an end story due the many different events and happenings of that time period. The new movie “Spirit’s Homecoming” is a movie about just one of the major wrongdoings that occurred during the horrible relations of that time. It recounts the story of two young sisters who were captured by the Japanese to be used as “Comfort Women” and although one sister dies while trying to escape, they are reunited in spirit.