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The Colors of Korea: Orange

Orange may not be the first color that comes to mind when thinking of Korea.  In fact, the more obvious icons that represent the nation exclude orange all together.  It isn’t until one looks beyond the surface that the color’s significance in the country’s culture and history becomes apparent. Autumn Leaves Fall is arguably the …

You ever have that dream…

…where you’re walking naked down the street, and everyone just stares? In America, the whole being in front of a crowd in your underwear- or even naked- situation would definitely rank in the nightmare classification of dreams. In Korea, however, public nakedness is not only a reality, it’s a lifestyle. Jimjilbangs, or public bath houses, …