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Thu, December 9, 2021 | 14:38

Dr. Clarence E. Edwords' Excursion to Korean: Part 2

Americans visiting or residing in Korea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries often entertained their families and - if they were journalists or authors - readers with descriptions of Korean customs, the vicious little Korean ponies, the lumbering oxen, kite flying, tigers and boats. But very few mentioned fishing. Strange considering the importance of fish in the Korean ...

2021-03-28 08:49

Dr. Clarence E. Edwords' Excursion to Korea: Part 1

Dr. Clarence E. Edwords' Excursion to Korea: Part 1

2021-03-27 09:42

Dr. Clarence E. Edwords' Excursion to Korean: Part 2

Robbery and fraud in the Land of Morning Calm

One of the first bank robberies in Korea took place in Jemulpo (modern Incheon) on June 25, 1892 - a dreadfully hot day. A young Japanese employee of the First National Bank of Japan went to the Korean Customs Office to collect the daily duties on goods being imported and exported through the port. It was a fairly substantial amount of money - nearly 700 dollars.

2021-03-21 09:05

Deadly dust storm covers a kindly act

On the morning of March 3, 1915, the residents of Jemulpo (modern Incheon) awoke to “a strange atmospheric phenomenon - the sky appeared as if filled with fog, and the sun seemed bluish-white in colour.” The nearby observatory patiently explained that it was the result of a severe storm in China and Mongolia. Over the next couple of days, residents throughout the Korean penin...

2021-03-20 10:30

Martin McMahon: The luck of the Irish in 1900s Korea

Some of the most successful and famous silver and gold miners in the United States in the late 19th century were Irish or Irish Americans. Thus, it is not surprising that there were a large number of them in Korea in the early 20th century working for the American-owned gold mining companies. One of these early Irish American miners was Martin McMahon.

2021-03-14 10:06

Meoseumnal: Servants' Day

In the past, the first day of the 2nd lunar month (March 13 in 2021) would have been a day of great celebration - especially for farm laborers - as it was known as Meoseumnal or Servants' Day.

2021-03-13 09:31

Wary tale about the use of straw

A little over a century ago, straw was an invaluable material on the peninsula. It was used to cover houses and make bags, mats, clothing (especially shoes and hats) and funeral shrouds, and to ward off evil spirits in the forms of dolls and sieves - especially around the Lunar New Year.

2021-03-07 09:04

Unflattering views of Fusan in 1917

Ray Jerome Baker, an American photographer and lecturer, traveled to Japan and Korea in the summer of 1917. After a short stay in Japan, he traveled by train from Kobe to Shimonoseki where he caught the steamer/ferry bound for Fusan (modern Busan) - it was his intention to catch the train in Fusan and take it to Seoul and then travel on to China.

2021-03-06 09:28

Daeboreum's lesser-known traditions

There are many traditions associated with Daeboreum including walking the bridges so that your legs will remain healthy, eating nuts to make your teeth healthy and prevent skin diseases, kite and stone battles - tests of manhood and village pride - and even the act of kindness by not feeding your dog so that it won't be bothered by flies during the summer. These are relativel...

2021-02-28 10:13

Daeboreum of 1887: Saving the moon

Daeboreum of 1887: Saving the moon

On the evening of Feb. 8, 1887, Seoul was awash with excitement. It was Daeboreum, the first full moon of the lunar year, and the citizens of Joseon's largest city and capital were busy with their holiday preparations. This year's was not a normal Daeboreum, for it was also the night of a partial lunar eclipse and, according to Homer Hulbert - one of the earliest American Eng...

2021-02-27 09:35

Daeboreum's lesser-known traditions

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