One of the most inspirational stories in recent memory is that of hiker Aron Ralston, the man who found himself trapped underneath a rock in a secluded part of Utah. Using sheer willpower, Ralston was able to amputate his own ...Read More
The Hong-ik spirit, the founding spirit of Korea, is a connecting force that permeates all aspects of existence. The core belief behind it is "benefiting oneself, people and humanity." Essentially, it is a prayer of peace. The song Paradise by rock ...Read More
The 2004 film Garden State starring Zach Braff evokes the same sentiment as the ancient Korean proverb, "a turtle travels only when it sticks its neck out," which conveys the importance of taking risks and experiencing personal change by exiting ...Read More
As the Democratic People's Republic of Korea attempts to recover from the widespread famine, malnutrition and poorly-subsidized agriculture of the late 1980s, the World Agroforestry Centre (WAC) has stepped in to assist. The East-Asian division of the WAC is providing rural ...Read More
