News from World Students in Korea!
1. Growing Coffee on Jeju Island
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Love for coffee is growing faster than ever; you can find a coffee shop in every other block nowadays. Coffee is a highly sensitive plant that grows in subtropical regions where the temperature stays above 10 degrees Celsius even during winter. That’s why farming coffee has been mostly considered out of the question in Korea. Ms. Roh Jin-Yi, however, doesn’t accept that. Ms. Roh, the first coffee farmer in Korea, is currently growing some 25,000 coffee trees in a 5,600 square meters plantation on Jeju Island despite the unfavorable conditions. Learn more about her aspiration.
2. Korea’s Ancient Capitals
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The cities of Gyeongju, Gongju, Buyeo and Iksan were designated as the ancient capitals of Korea in accordance with the Special Act on the Preservation of Ancient Capitals decree enacted in March 2005. For a city to become a capital, it must be some place well-suited for habitation; a strategic location against foreign invasions; and an all-around convenient spot for overseeing the country. Get introduced to Korea’s ancient capitals that are home to numerous historic relics.
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