What is the essence of Korean culture?

Hongik Ingan (lit. Live for the benefit of all mankind) according to legend was the founding philosophy of the Korean peninsula. Collectivism and the importance of relationships are common themes in Asian culture, but in Korea the Hongik Ingan seems particularly significant. read more

Hence, kimchi is known to contain not only the nutritional values, but also the spirit and essence of Koreans, and hence, is an inseparable part of Korean culture. History Kimchi is part of Korean people’s lives and culture since immemorial times. read more

Traditional Korean Music can be classified on the basis of purpose and audience. A distinction can largely be made between folk and ritual where the classical tunes of the upper class is identified as separate from the Sogak of the common classes and usually engages the essence of life of the common villagers and worker. read more