The vibratos of the strings sang the melancholy tune of “Arirang,” a Korean folksong that mourns a long-gone companion. More than 1,800 people filled Royce Hall Thursday night for this year’s Korean Culture Night, which opened the show with the words “People of North Korea live, laugh and struggle, just like me and you.” The show discussed the conditions in North Korea, which lead some citizens to abandon their homeland. Read more...
Photo: A performer showcases sangmo ribbon dancing, which is meant to represent hope. The 22nd annual Korean Culture Night held on Thursday addressed various issues facing North Korean refugees. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)
