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  Uhm Ji-won (Hangul: 엄지원; born December 25, 1977) is a South Korean actress. Uhm Ji-won made her debut in the late 1990s, and after an early role in the Korean tokusatsu series Vector Man, went on to appear in a number of films and television drama series. In 2004, she appeared alongside...

Park Hyo shin (Hangul: 박효신, Hanja: 朴孝信) was born on 1 December 1981. He is a South Korean singer. Park has a deep, husky voice and has been hailed by many as one of Korea’s greatest singers. He participated in the OST of a Korean TV program called Iljimae by singing the song “Hwashin,”...

  Bae Doona (Hangul: 배두나; born October 11, 1979 in Seoul, South Korea) is a South Korean actress and photographer. She is best known outside Korea for her role as the protagonist’s political activist girlfriend, Cha Young-mi, in Park Chan-wook’s film Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance...

The Independence Hall of Korea (Korean) Gwangbokjeol Song, video clip made in 1958 at the Ministry of Public Administration and Security’s official blog (Korean) Gwangbokjeol Song at the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affair Gwangbokjeol, (literally “Restoration of Light Day”)...

Stephanie Hwang (Korean name: Hwang Mi-young; Hangul: 황미영; Hanja: 黃美英; born August 1, 1989) is an American-born Korean singer, dancer, show host, event MC, promotional model, and actress. She uses the stage name Tiffany. She is currently a member and one of the lead vocalist of the popular...

Official website (Korean) After School (Korean: 애프터스쿨; Japanese: アフタースクール), stylized as AFTERSCHOOL in Japan, is a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2009. They are the first group to debut with a unique admissions and graduation concept in Korea, where...

Park Jung Min (Hangul: 박정민, Hanja:朴政珉, Kana: パク・ジョンミン) was born on 3 April 1987. He is a South Korean entertainer and member of boyband SS501.  He made his musical debut in Grease and was the first SS501 members to debut as a solo artist with mini album Not Alone. In...

Gong Yoo (Hangul: 공유) is a South Korean actor. Gong Yoo graduated with B.A. degree and is still working on his M.A. degree in performing arts at Kyung Hee University. He started his career in showbiz with small parts in dramas and films. He first lead role was in Hello My Teacher in 2005. His acting...

Official website (in English) Official website (in Korean) Lee Myung-bak (born 19 December 1941) is the President of South Korea. Prior to his presidency, he was the CEO of Hyundai Engineering and Construction and the mayor of Seoul. He is married to Kim Yoon-ok and has three daughters and one son. His...

Korean Style Champon (ちゃんぽん Chanpon?), also known as Chanpon, is a noodle dish that is a regional cuisine of Nagasaki, Japan. Due to the inspiration from Chinese cuisine, it is also a form of Japanese Chinese cuisine. Champon is made by frying pork, seafood and vegetables with lard; a soup...

Korean Style Champon (ちゃんぽん Chanpon?), also known as Chanpon, is a noodle dish that is a regional cuisine of Nagasaki, Japan. Due to the inspiration from Chinese cuisine, it is also a form of Japanese Chinese cuisine. Champon is made by frying pork, seafood and vegetables...

Makgeolli, also known as Makkoli or Makuly(takju) (and referred to in English as “Korean rice wine”), is an alcoholic beverage native to Korea. It is made from a mixture of wheat and rice which gives it a milky, off-white color, and sweetness. It is made by fermenting a mixture of...

Soju (Hangul 소주; Hanja 燒酒) is a distilled beverage native to Korea. Its taste is comparable to vodka, though often slightly sweeter due to sugars added in the manufacturing process, and more commonly consumed neat. Most brands of soju are made in South Korea. Though it is traditionally...

Park Geun-hye (박근혜; 朴槿惠) is a South Korean politician. She is a member of the Korean National Assembly and was the head of the conservative Grand National Party. She is now in her fourth parliamentary term, having first been elected in 1998. Her father was Park Chung-hee,...

Bibimbap (Korean pronunciation: [pibimbap]) is a signature Korean dish. The word literally means “mixed meal.” Bibimbap is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (sautéed and seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chili pepper paste). A raw or fried egg and sliced meat (usually...

Chang Ho Local Origin of Name: Korean From the name Chang Ho Meaning: Prosperous and Generous man. Emotional Spectrum .An emotional bond with Chang ho is not taken lightly! Personal Integrity .He will fight for his good name. Personality .All  feel the effects of true courtesy. Relationships .Few people...

DaeHan,  대한 Local Origin of Name: Korea From the name Dae Han Meaning: Great Korea Emotional Spectrum . Falls in love at the drop of a hat! Personal Integrity . People know him for his good name. Personality . His outgoing personality wins Dae han’s adversaries. Relationships . Makes...