South Korea , Kyong Ju, Pulguksa Temple, Two Temple Guardians at the entrance to the temple.

South Korea , Kyong Ju, Pulguksa Temple, Two Temple Guardians standing at the entrance to the temple.

South Korea, Seoul, Confucian devotee reading newspaper during break from Rites.

Korea, Near Pusan , Pomosa Temple, Paper lanterns as offerings at Buddhist Temple.

Confucian rites at Chongmyo Shrine. Confucianism teaches reverence for the past and submissiveness to authority. Such rites are now only still enacted in Korea.

Confucian rites at Chongmyo Shrine. Confucianism teaches reverence for the past and submissiveness to authority. Such rites are now only still enacted in Korea.

Buddhist drum dance adapted for National Theatre performance. Also found in kisaeng houses which resemble the geisha houses of Japan. Highly developed art form of fluid movement and never static.

Buddhist drum dance adapted for National Theatre performance. Also found in kisaeng houses which resemble the geisha houses of Japan. Highly developed art form of fluid movement and never static.

Insadong Traditional bowl of bibimba at Parksee Moolko On Jebee restaurant Asia Asian Classic Classical Daehanminguk Hanguk Historical Korean Older History

Insadong - traditional bibimba meal at Parksee Moolko on Jebee restaurant Asia Asian Classic Classical Daehanminguk Hanguk Historical Korean Older History

Insadong - lotus blossom lamp and sign for Sanchon restaurant Asia Asian Classic Classical Daehanminguk Hanguk Historical Korean Older Tradition History

Namdaemun - Namdaemun market December evening food stall women cooking customers eating stacks of meat and fish waiting to be cookedAsia Asian Classic Classical Daehanminguk Female Woman Girl La...