by Main | Jul 14, 2015 | Korean Dream
We called it the Unification Tree. A simple paper tree that started the day with branches empty, but began to “sprout” leaves as passersby jotted down their thoughts and hopes for Korean Unification. One leaf had “Our hope for unification” the title of an old song...
by Main | May 13, 2015 | Korean Dream, Service and Volunteerism
There is no equivalent for the word han in the English language. Attempted translations include “resentment” or “grief”, but they don’t quite encompass the entirety of the word’s meaning. Yet, it is a central concept to Korean culture and history. In his book, Korean...
by Main | Apr 24, 2015 | Korean Dream, Service and Volunteerism
Every autumn, when the leaves change from green to brilliant crimson and gold, and the winds begin to cool, families around the Korean peninsula begin the yearly tradition of kim-jang, or ‘the making and sharing of kimchi’. From the coast to the midlands,...
by Main | Apr 15, 2015 | Local Conferences
Nearly 40% of the Korean diaspora lives in China. A large concentration resides in Yanbian, making up 32 percent of the prefecture’s total population. The autonomy the region enjoys as a whole is also closely linked to the large Korean population. Korean is...
by Main | Apr 8, 2015 | Korean Dream
While most Koreans are very familiar with the March 1919 Korean Independence Movement, it is easy to forget the seminal role the Korean Diaspora played in the drive for self-governance. The non-violent demonstrations against Japanese colonizers on March 1st, 1919...
