When it comes to architecture, Korean houses are fascinating! Hanok, their traditional houses, are environment-friendly establishments. They were built with materials readily available in nature, such as wood, earth, stone, straw, clay (for ceramic roof tiles) and paper. (more…)
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Hanok-”Traditional Korean Houses”
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010Win a Free Trip to South Korea from KTO
Friday, March 26th, 2010Yeah, this is cool! Very cool for those who are dreaming of having a trip to Seoul, South Korea! Are you one of them? Win a free trip, round-trip tickets from Asiana Airlines plus hotel accommodation at the Hotel Lotte. All you need to do is to be a member of the Visit Korea website. Very easy, isn’t it? 
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Hanbok-”Traditional Korean Clothing”
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Hanbok is the traditional clothing of Koreans.We Filipinos have our Barong Tagalog for men and Patadyong for Filipinas. Unlike our traditional clothes, Hanbok are not meant tight fitting. In traditional hanbok design, curved features are important. (more…)
Hangeul- “The Korean Alphabet”
Monday, February 22nd, 2010My bestfriend and I were trying hard to learn the Korean language and the Korean Alphabet. It is known as Hangeul. Hangeul was invented by King Sejong in 1446 with assistance from some scholars to give the people an alphabet that was easy to read and write. (more…)
The World Cup Stadium at Seoul, South Korea
Monday, February 22nd, 2010For almost four days, I’ve had an experience sitting on this huge and six-floor stadium. This stadium is located in Sungsandong Mapogu in Seoul South Korea. (more…)
Hansik – “The Korean Food”
Thursday, February 18th, 2010If we Filipinos loved our adobo and our pakbet, Koreans loved their food.They call their food as Hansik.Yes, Hansik is the term they use for their food. (more…)
The Importance of Hangang/Han River
Thursday, February 18th, 2010During my stay at Seoul, Korea, I’ve seen how important the Han river or Hangang River to Korean people.Hangang is a river flowing across Seoul from north to south. It is a cultural space that provides rest and leisure to city dwellers. (more…)