Called by the Spirits The Real Life of a Korean Shaman From Spirit Sickness to Sacred Initiation
How does a person become a Korean shaman? Explore sinbyeong (spirit sickness), the naerim-gut initiation ritual, and the real daily life of a mudang.
Category Contemporary Korea
Dokdo Today: Living Symbol of Korean Sovereignty
Explore Dokdo's contemporary significance as Korea's easternmost territory. Discover current administration, environmental protection, cultural import
Evidence from Old Maps and Documents: Dokdo on Paper
Explore historical maps and documents proving Dokdo's Korean sovereignty. Analyze ancient Korean records, Japanese cartographic evidence, and Western
Dokdo in International Law and Treaties
Comprehensive analysis of Dokdo's status under international law and treaties. Examine SCAPIN directives, San Francisco Treaty, UNCLOS, and legal prin
Your Ultimate Guide: Snagging BLACKPINK Concert Tickets in the USA & Rocking the Show!
Have you ever felt that intense rush, that heart-pounding excitement, just at the mention of “BLACKPINK”? I know I have. For many of us BLINKs, the dream of witnessing their powerful stages, their charismatic performances, and those unforgettable moments shared…
South Korea’s Future: Lessons Learned from History
Explore South Korea's future through historical lessons: democracy, inclusive growth, education, demographics, and geopolitics. Discover how past guid
PyeongChang Winter Olympics: A Moment of Inter-Korean Reconciliation
Explore how the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics created historic inter-Korean reconciliation through unified teams, Kim Yo-jong's visit, and unpreced
K-Pop and Hallyu: How Korean Culture Conquered the World
Discover K-Pop and Hallyu's global phenomenon: how Korean entertainment conquered worldwide markets through strategic innovation, quality content, and
The IMF Financial Crisis and the Transformation of the Korean Economy
Examine Korea's devastating 1997 IMF crisis that caused economic collapse and the profound transformations in business, labor, and society that perman
The June Democratic Uprising: Freedom Won by the People’s Power
Explore the 1987 June Democratic Uprising when one million Koreans protested for 18 days, forcing military dictatorship to accept direct elections and