Korean language

influenced the westernization and modernization of the country. The majority of the population lives in or around Seoul, the capital of the South Korea. One aspect of South Korea that has been completely westernized is clothing. The traditional Korean clothing is called Hanbok. This silk outfit consists of several pieces and layers and is usually only during the Lunar New Years or other traditional festivals such as Chuseok, also known as the Harvest Festival. Weddings also present the way…

According to the United Nations Human Right (2015, ¶.1), “human rights mean the rights to do any of inherent activities including to all human being, our nationalities, the places of residence, genders, national or origin, colours, religions, languages, or any of other status”. North Korea is officially called democratic people’s Republic of Korea, the capital and the largest city is Pyongyang. There are approximately 24.76 million people in the country. North Korea was a part of Korea, which…

He basically is dominant for the entire K-pop phenomenon of the first generation pop idols group in the 1990s. He manage a portfolio of artists and create his own K-pop training system that is now used by the others two major Korean entertainment agency but also including the small agency to follow as well. Yang Hyun-Seok establishes YG Entertainment in March 1996 and he is the former member of legendary boy band Seo Tai-ji & Boys. The music label was known for its hip-hop and…

“Workers must work for a better life”[1], this statement seems correct at its inception but it lends a view into the average Korean blue collar worker. It paints the picture that by giving up their self-happiness and working hours upon hours for small wages, that they may be able to provide a better life for their families. “76% of Land in Korea is owned by 6% of Koreans”[2] acutely illustrates the growing wealth gap between the poor and the wealthy, the wealthy’s…

Korea as Japanese soldiers were having a growing presence in Korea as it was used to travel to Russia during the war “Japan took advantage of the situation and started to take over Korea.” (Paik Lee 3). As the Japanese were taking advantage of the Korean people as farming land was seized and very limited, Japanese soldiers were occupying their homes which happened to Mary Paik’s home, “It turned…

Since the late 1990's, South Korean popular culture entered the global market via its television series better known as K-drama. The export of Korean dramas sparked off a palpable craze for Korean cultural commodities in early 2000. This popular cultural phenomenon known as the Korean Wave or Hallyu has seen a surge in interest in Korean culture especially through the study of the Korean language and understanding of the culture through travel. In this essay I would like to shed light on how…

Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. The Silla Kingdom was able to successfully conquer the other two kingdoms, and drove out all of the Chinese Tang Dynasty forces, unifying the Korean Peninsula for the first time, in 676. Although this unification led to rapid economic growth and prosperity, conflict continued both from within the Korean Peninsula and from the threat of the Chinese to the North. Over the next millennium, Korea remained generally unified under two more kingdoms, Goryeo (now Korea) and…

Bangladesh. Shortly after I started school, I realized the importance of language. At the time, I knew some English but it was not enough to carry on a conversation. Due to this limitation, I faced hurtful comments and bullying. I realized the necessity of language in social interaction and communication. When I became fluent in English and started making friends, my interaction with my peers changed for the better. I now realize how language can either create a barrier between individuals or…

practices of Korean Americans can affect healthcare, as well as, any biological factors that can influence healthcare provided to Korean Americans. Korean Americans will usually use their traditional medicine alongside of Western medicine (Kim, Kim, & Duong, 2002). Hanbang, is the traditional Korean medicine; it is very much an integral part of their culture, whether they…

Korean immigrants initially came to the United States for the same reasons as others, for economic reasons or to begin anew in a different country. However, after northern Korea was ceded to Japan, there was a shift in the actions and desires of the Korean immigrants that resided in the United States. These Korean immigrants changed from sojourning migrant laborers to political wanderers, fighting and promoting nationalism while also searching for other methods to assist their homeland.…