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Do You Know the Water Deer of Korea?

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AI-generated image depicting a Korean water deer, a wild animal native to Korea, in a natural Korean woodland setting. A Unique Mammal in the Deer Family Hello, dear readers! It has been a while since my last post. Today, I would like to introduce you to an animal that is very common in Korea but surprisingly rare from a global perspective: the Korean water deer. 1. What Kind of Animal Is the Water Deer? When talking about the mountains, fields, and natural landscapes of Korea, one wild animal that cannot be left out is the water deer. The water deer is a mammal belonging to the deer family, and its scientific name is Hydropotes inermis. It is commonly known in English as the Water Deer . The water deer is a very familiar animal in Korea. It is often found in agricultural fields, along streams, and in areas where mountains and open fields meet. Occasionally, it can even be seen in green spaces around cities. But there is an interesting fact about this animal. Although water deer are co...
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Sanggang (霜降): Korea’s Seasonal Wisdom Linking Nature and People in Late Autumn

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  At Hyangwonjeong Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace — Where Autumn Foliage in Full Glory Reflects the Season’s Philosophy Sanggang (霜降): The Frost’s Arrival  that  Colors Korea’s Autumn Dear readers, hello! Today, I would like to introduce Sanggang (霜降) , one of Korea’s traditional 24 seasonal divisions known as jeolgi (절기) . Sanggang marks the time when frost first begins to form, and in Korea, it coincides with the peak of autumn foliage. Let us begin!. Introduction: Standing at the Threshold of Frost The concept of jeolgi (seasonal divisions) originated in ancient China as part of an agricultural calendar that divided the year into 24 equal parts to mark the subtle shifts of the seasons. This system later spread to neighboring countries such as Korea and Japan, where it was adapted to local climates and agricultural traditions. Among these divisions, Sanggang literally means “descent of frost.” It usually falls around October 23 on the solar calendar. At thi...
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