The capital of South Korea, Seoul has emerged in recent decades as one of the most modern and economically thriving cities in the world. One of Asia’s most bustling urban centres, Seoul is far more than a giant business district, with a rich, distinct cultural identity and several hundreds of years of history.
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After the Second World War ended and the Japanese were ousted from South Korea, the USA occupied the south of the peninsula, while the USSR (now Russia) took over the north.
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Korea’s turbulent history is little known. According to the Koreans, the first of their kin was born in 2333 BC. Less aesthetically-minded scientists believe South Korea was first inhabited around 30,000 BC, when tribes from central and northern Asia stumbled on the peninsula.
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Actually, a yangban would in reality only dance against the masculine sound and instrumentation of the traditional drum. It would be a kisaeng – a highly talented concubine -which would perform to the chords of the gayagum. But in our exploratory stage of the senses, the yangban has honored us with a unique performance.
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Overall, the Korean diaspora is comprised of around 7 million people. This includes Korean-born emigrants as well as the descendants of emigrants. This total includes people from all parts of the Korean Peninsula, including the modern-day states of North Korea and South Korea.
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