Another important and celebrated day in the life of a Korean infant is “Baek-il”, and is held on the 100th day after the child’s birth. In 2015 Korea, “Baek-il” carries less significance than “Dol”, ...

Another Chuseok tradition in modern-day Korea is that of gift-giving ... the Mid-Autumn Festival is to light and carry colorful lanterns, which have become an important symbol of this holiday. Learn ...

The first tour is set to take place between Feb. 12 and 18, during which time major celebrations are planned for the birthday ...

The ultimate goal of all Church activities, including WYD, is evangelization, which is the raison d’être of the Church ...

An curved arrow pointing right. In August 2015, Getty Photographer Xiaolu Chu toured inside the walls of North Korea. While in the notoriously secret country, visitors are instructed on what they ...

North Korea's official holidays range from the birthday of its leaders, to its Thanksgiving Day based on the lunar calendar. Despite placing greater importance on national holidays, traditional ...

If you happen to be Single in Seoul* (or elsewhere in the country), you probably know why April 14th is “Black Day” in South ... two other dates that are important in the world of romance. For couples ...