In Korea, despite the country not having a state religion, Buddha’s Birthday is observed as a public holiday. But how did the day attain its designation?

But why should we choose only one? This weekend, I attended a fusion birthday party that epitomizes how we can combine cultures rather than restrict ourselves to only one. I grew up with a mostly ...

My Korean parents never drink. On occasion, during his birthday party perhaps, my dad will drink one beer and his face will immediately turn beet red. My mother can barely stand the smell—one ...

South Korean and Indian food traditions are quite similar in many ways. For example, in both countries, it is the oldest person in the family who eats first followed by younger ones. But there are ...

In Korea, a gold ring carries deep meaning. Traditionally, it has been given by family or friends to wish a baby good health and fortune on their first birthday. It also serves as a financial ...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un turned 40 on Monday with no announced public celebrations at home after he entered the new year with artillery barrages into the sea and vows to expand his nuclear ...

For the first time in over five years, foreign tourists can now visit North Korea, just in time for late leader Kim Jong Il's birthday celebrations.

Theodore Chinn Jr. served in the Air Force during the Korean War. His friends threw him a party to celebrate July 4th and his ...

North Korea has begun celebrations for the anniversary of late former leader Kim Jong-il's birthday, a national holiday, by opening a commemorative photo exhibition, according to state media on ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Harry Perez Cerezo was surrounded by family and friends who helped him celebrate birthday 102. Cerezo served in the armed forces for 22 years including the Korean War. He ...

I grew up with a mostly Western upbringing, even though I embraced Korean culture as well. My way of thinking is distinctly American, and I handle most holidays accordingly. Christmas means a ...