18 November 2013

Today was the “First Snow” or, 첫눈 in South Korea.  Pronounced similar to “choh noon” this magically captivating event is viewed with awe and admiration by the Korean people.  It is even believed by some of a more superstitious nature, that if you make a wish during the first snow, it will most certainly come true.

Although today’s snowfall was fleeting and the snowflakes only lasted a few moments on the ground before disappearing, it was a wonderful feeling to watch the snow falling slowly through the air and hearing the absolute delight in the voices of excited school children all around us.

I’m sure we won’t have to wait too long now until the real snow starts to transform the Korean landscape.