by Main | Dec 27, 2014 | Korean Dream
The importance of filial piety in Korean society has been a topic of scrutiny and discussion for decades, if not centuries. The parent-child relationship is valued in Korea to an extent that distinguishes itself even among the East Asian nations. Stories on the theme...
by Main | Dec 12, 2014 | Korean Dream
The story of Tangun is important to Korean self-understanding, as are all founding myths and legends. Debate over the Tangun myth’s historicity misses the opportunity to reflect on the principles and values that have bound the Korean people together through...
by Main | Dec 10, 2014 | Global Peace Convention, Korean Dream, National Transformation
During the Global Peace Convention 2014, a special breakout session examined a global ethical framework as the foundation for national transformation. To respond to the major technological, political, economic and cultural shifts taking place around the world,...
by Main | Nov 12, 2014 | Korean Dream
Many people today dismiss myths as stories that are untrue or irrelevant to modern life. “That’s just a myth” – is a common phrase, suggesting that myths are misconceptions, not to be taken seriously. So then why do these stories persist? One of the most celebrated...
by Main | Oct 12, 2014 | Korean Dream
The story goes that a long time ago, Hwanin, the lord of Heaven, had a son named Hwanung. Hwanung begged his Father let him to go to earth, for he yearned to see the lush valleys and great mountains. He was also greatly saddened to see all the evil in the hearts of...
