Korea in stories, art & nature
Essays, temple stories, culture & history, art, and the occasional koi. Readable on mobile, fast to explore, and grounded in real places and people.
Discover the beauty of Mantifang through its rich stories and vibrant culture.
New here? Try the Korean history timeline, the temple story
Bogwangsa: When the Buddha fell,
or the concept piece The Jijang Fractal.
Upcoming Events
Explore what’s coming next — from koi shows and temple journeys to aquascaping expositions and cultural gatherings.
View highlights below or visit the full events calendar.
Temple Journeys
Pilgrimages and temple programs in Korea and abroad. spiritual events
Korean Cultural & Hallyu Events
Festivals, performances, and cross-cultural gatherings. Korean wave happenings
Aquascaping Exhibitions
Nature aquarium contests and artistic underwater design. Amano style gatherings
Koi Shows
Prestigious koi exhibitions in Japan, Europe, and Korea. Nishikigoi activies
Poetry & Prose Gatherings
Events inspired by The Red Lamp and literary series. Book sessions
Senior Gatherings
Community and wellbeing events like the Baedagol Park initiatives. Senior happenings
All events
Would you like to explore all upcoming events together? Visit the full overview Events
My Korean Journey
Temple stories & essays from Korea
Start with lived experience: temple grounds, city edges, and quiet rooms where culture becomes tangible. If you’re curious why these places matter,
read the Bogwangsa story or explore how compassion shapes attention in
The Jijang Fractal. This strand connects travel to reflection—without the tourism gloss.
Every temple tells a story that reflects deep cultural values.
Korea on your bucket list
Travel & cultural insights
Quick orientation for new readers: food, festivals, and the histories beneath everyday life. Dip into
the Korean history timeline, meet living traditions in
Korean shamanism, or step into kitchens through
Korean Kitchen. These pages help you plan with context—so travel becomes more than a checklist.
Our site offers an immersive experience that connects travelers to local traditions.
Mickey’s Art
Fine art & portraits
Light, texture, and presence—selected works that echo the same attention you’ll find in the essays. Browse
Fine Art or focus on people through
Portraits. Art extends the stories beyond words.
Baedagol Bakery Forêt & Haus Goyang Si
Wind meets water in the Wondanggol valley — a quiet origin for a healing garden.
In the Wondanggol valley, wind meets water and leaves a quiet trace on the land. The healing garden grows from this place:
a landscape shaped for rest, companionship, and meaning. The old theme park drew on local tradition and koi heritage; now a quieter future
takes form—where small daily rituals create dignity and connection. This page gathers stories, images, and practical
updates so you can follow the journey from the first stone to the first shared cup of tea.
Baedagol Bakery Forêt & Haus Goyang Si
Ask Shikibu
Koi terms & quick answers
Short answers for koi questions and varieties. You’ll meet terms across the site—use Shikibu when a detail matters.
More to explore: The Koreans & I,
Korean ceramics,
Korean Kitchen,
History timeline,
All socials.
Temporary pause on koi exports — healing park in development
International koi exports are currently on hold. Meanwhile, we are laying the foundations for a nature-driven healing park in Goyang that blends koi culture, art, and quiet craftsmanship. For updates or collaboration, feel free to get in touch.
Contact Kim Young Soo
