Dalgona (달고나), also known as bbopki (뽑기), is a Korean candy made with melted sugar and baking soda. This treat is known by a variety of names depending on the country but is most commonly known as honeycomb toffee. Dalgona was a popular street snack in the 1970s and 1980s and is still eaten today…
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Site: Seoul Metropolitan Library (서울도서관)
Completed in 1926, the old City Hall building (서울시 옛 청사) was constructed for the city government of Seoul (Gyeongseong-bu). After liberation, the Seoul Metropolitan Government used the building from 1945 until the construction of the new City hall began in May of 2008. The face, dome, and central hall of the building were preserved…
Culture: Children’s Day (어린이 날)
May 5th is popularly known as Cinco de Mayo to Americans and Mexicans. In South Korea, May 5th is known as Children’s Day. The holiday started during the 1920s to promote and improve the social status of children and instill a sense of independence. In 1923, students studying in Tokyo agreed to designate May 1st…
History: March 1st Movement (3.1 운동)
This year celebrated the 100th anniversary of the March 1st Movement, also known as the Sam-il Movement or the Manse Demonstrations. In 1919, throughout the month of March, protests calling for Korea’s independence from Japanese occupation spread across the peninsula and even overseas (Japan and America). This was sparked due to multiple factors such as…
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