Korean folklore is filled with magical tales, ancient creatures, and wise lessons passed down for centuries. These stories often blend nature, family, and spirits to teach values and explain the ...

It is said that the Koreans have long been expressing their sentiments through music and song. One such example is the Jeongseon Arirang. Handed down over many generations, the Jeongseon Arirang is a ...

Arirang, a folk song that speaks to both Koreas, was performed at the Olympics. PYEONGCHANG, South Korea -- South Korea President Moon introduced the slogan for the 2018 Olympics as "Peace in Motion." ...

JEONGSEON, Gangwon Province -- "Arirang Arirang Arario ..." The melancholic yet oddly comforting melody resonates deeply in the hearts of Koreans. While the song's exact origins remain unclear, ...

"Arirang," which was put on the UNESCO's intangible heritage list Thursday, is the most popular traditional folk song of Koreans. The song with the refrain "Arirang, arirang, arariyo" is often dubbed ...

Arirang is a popular form of Korean folk song and the outcome of collective contributions made by ordinary Koreans throughout generations. Essentially a simple song, it consists of the refrain ...

Arirang songs evoke powerful emotions and often lead to spontaneous shoulder dance moves among Koreans, at home or abroad. Arirang is a genre of Korean music featuring heart-wrenching laments of ...