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  • The Four Seasons of Korea: A Year of Stories

    Korea is known for its sharply defined four seasons, each offering unique experiences and cultural nuances. 🌸Spring begins with a burst of color as cherry blossoms, azaleas, and forsythias bloom across the country. However, this beauty is often accompanied by yellow dust (hwangsa), a fine sand blown from China’s deserts, which can cause respiratory discomfort…

  • The Water Deer: Korea’s Beloved Wild Resident

    The water deer (Hydropotes inermis), known as “goran-i” (고라니) in Korean, is a unique species native to East Asia, particularly the Korean Peninsula. Unlike most deer, water deer lack antlers. Instead, males possess long, downward-pointing canine teeth—often referred to as tusks—which give them a distinctive, almost mythical appearance. These tusks are used for territorial disputes…