...son Korea still maintains the 3,000-year-old Gojoseon rituals is because it suits Korean people’s psyche which is Confucianism, the Gojoseon philosophy that Confucius taught,” said Yi Ki-hoon, the author of “Dongyi Korean History.” --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...ea, where the area is mostly iron ore,” said Capt. Lim Hee-kun, who navigates frequently in open waters transporting fossil fuel from the US and the Middle East to Europe and to East Asia. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...t four locations during the Roman period: Rome, Alexandria, Syria and the Roman colony of Cologne, Germany. “The Phoenix-shaped glass pitcher dug up in 1975 was made in Syria,” said Park. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...--!’” he said. “That’s when I had an enlightened moment. I did not feel the weight of my rucksack, landing softly on the ground on my feet, while bullets were flying everywhere,” said Bopta. By Hyungwon Kang ( hyungwonkang@gmail.com ) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...needle to penetrate. The goal is to be enlightened and learn to manage our minds.” said Ven. Jibong, the director of the Yeongcheon History Museum in Yeongcheon, North Gyeongsang Province. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...the next world. “Things used in gut, the things made right before the gut are burned after the ceremony,” said professor Lee Kyung-yup, a folklore expert at the Mokpo National University. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

.... However, in 1986, the Korean government designated 64 Jeju horses, 55 mares and nine stallions, as a protected species and the Jeju horse population has now returned to a healthy number. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...r 5,000 plant samples abroad with proceeds going to his church coffers. The French priest never left Korea and was buried under his Korean name, Um Taek-ki, in Daegu upon his passing in 1952. By Hyungwon Kang ( hyungwonkang@gmail.com ) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...ancient grave for workers who were buried with sabal not too far from Busan. “When the National Museum of Gyeongju asked me to find one, I found one for them and donated it to the museum.” By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

... the he said was, “I want to go home to Korea.” The Seo siblings had their father’s body flown to Korea and buried their father next to their mother at a cemetery in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. By Hyungwon Kang ( hyungwonkang@gmail.com ) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...ting system invented by King Sejong the Great in 1443, printed next to the Hanja character texts. “The classes are taught about 50 percent in Hanja and the rest in Hangeul,” said Ven. Unsan. By Hyungwon Kang ( hyungwonkang@gmail.com ) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...ns and plum extract. Needless to say, making kimchi with proper ingredients is backbreaking work. “I’m thinking about making half as much kimchi next year. It’s just too much work.” Yi said. By Hyungwon Kang ( hyungwonkang@gmail.com ) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...t life, often sharing his wealth with poor people. “Yun Du-seo often hid his burning of promissory notes from people who were indebted to his family, erasing their debts,” said the docent. By Hyungwon Kang ( hyungwonkang@gmail.com ) Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

... hallabong taste sweeter. After harvesting, I’m planning to shower my trees with 600 bags of fertilizers and calcium vitamins to help them recover and get ready for the next season,” said Yi. By Hyungwon Kang ( hyungwonkang@gmail.com ) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

... star, a Navy Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Korea Medal, a Korean Service Medal with 3 stars, and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. By Hyungwon Kang ( hyungwonkang@gmail.com ) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.