HACD (Hallyu Archetypal Culture Delegation)

Hwandangogi: A real preservence of History of Ancient Korea   The Japanese Colonial Government burned down 200,000 Korean Historical documents and distorted the true History of Korea. Yet Korean History was preserved by the Independence Movement fighters of Korea in "Manchuria". Culture is the most precious thing, it is the greatest treasure. But forgetting our own culture, the true culture is the most unfortunate thing that can happen to us Humans. Distortion of history and changing the history and culture would lead us to the wrong path of living our lives. Such an incident happened with Korea. The History and spirituality of ancient Korea have been destroyed in the past 100 years in the Japanese Colonial Era. The Japanese not only rewrote Korean history but also reflected Korea as the Colony of Japan and China, which is totally nonsense, a great myth. The Ancient Baedal nation is known as The Hongshan Culture. Japanese people have not only destroyed history but also destro...

 Origin of Hallyu (part-2) In the previous article we looked at how Hallyu in the cultural field began and how it expanded to take the whole world up by storm. Through music, drama, music and other aspects, Korea has made an impact throughout the world. While it brought in a lot of revenue for the country, the Korean Wave was not just limited to this. After the Korean War, South Korea focused on economic development and building infrastructure. There was a lot of influence of technology, history and spirituality. In this article, we will look at all of these aspects in a little more detail. Hallyu and History: While there were a lot of changes in the political rule of Korea due to the shift in power from the Joseon dynasty to the Japanese colonization followed by liberation and the Korean War, the local folk culture that was popular among the public was slowly getting replaced by newer forms of entertainment. Motion pictures from America began becoming popular in 1910s and 1920s. d...

  King Sejong the Great and Korea's Golden Age King Sejong is one of the greatest leaders in all Korean history. He is often referred to as one of the most outstanding exemplars for those in the Korean business world. I am descended from him on my Korean side with the surname Yi (李) of Jeonju (全州). King Sejong became a recognized figure because his leadership style aligned with universal principles, which also happen to coincide with our beliefs. I argue that his character and values were also similar to Reverend Moon’s.  King Sejong was born on the tenth day of the fourth month in 1397, by the lunar calendar. He was the grandchild of King Taejo of Joseon[3] who established the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897), which arose after the fall of Goryeo (918–1392). King Sejong ascended the throne at the age of 21 as the fourth king of Joseon (r. 1418–1450) after his father, King Taejong of Joseon. At the time of his ascension, Joseon was still unstable. It was a new dynasty in dire need o...

 South Korean Cuisine South Korea is very well known for its rich and unique Hallyu culture (popular culture) which includes music/ dance, also known as the Idol culture, where the Korean youth can enroll themselves with famous entertainment labels, where they go through vigorous training to become idol stars. Many gain inspiration from presently successful idols and groups like BTS, Blackpink, EXO, IU, Red Velvet, Twice, Seventeen, etc.  Aside from the idol cultures, Korea is also known for its Korean Drama series such as ‘Boys Over Flowers’, ‘Descendants of the Sun’, ‘The Heirs’, ‘Goblin’, ‘Crash Landing on you’ and many more dramas, which always manage to captivate the attention of the viewers from across the globe and have a well based worldwide support from many different people throughout the world. With the help of the popular Hallyu culture wave, Korea's rich and uniquely aesthetic cuisine also catches the attention of many people. The best way to describe Korea’s cu...

 Hwarang: The Elite Youth Warriors of Silla: In the annals of Korean history, the Hwarang stands out as a remarkable group of elite youth warriors who played a crucial role in shaping the cultural and political landscape of the Silla Kingdom. Originating in the 6th century during the Three Kingdoms period, the Hwarang were not just skilled fighters but also embodied the virtues of loyalty, filial piety, and respect for their nation and ancestors. This article delves into the origins, training, and impact of the Hwarang on Korean society during the Silla Dynasty. (The Eastern Palace of Silla Kingdom of Korea) (Image Source: Flickr.com) I. Origins and Purpose of the Hwarang: The exact origins of the Hwarang are somewhat debated, but they emerged during the early years of the Silla kingdom as part of efforts to centralize power and unify the kingdom. The Hwarang were initially established as a youth organization, combining martial training with moral and ethical education. And also, i...