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Embracing the Winter Solstice: Traditions, Legends, and the Sun’s Rebirth

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – December 22 marks the winter solstice, a pivotal moment in the annual cycle when nights reach their longest and days are at their shortest. The Chinese character’s literal translation signifies “winter has arrived,” and in the Western tradition, it is recognized as the first day of winter. The term “solstice” [...]

7 Millennia Old Red Bean Remnants Found in Korea’s East Coast

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Cultural Properties Research Institute under the Cultural Heritage Administration said that it discovered remnants of ancient red beans in a recent archaeological survey in Yangyang, Gangwon Province. The field probe was conducted jointly with researchers at the Prehistory Museum in Osan-ri. According to the scientists who participated in the [...]