On the 18th, the day of Usu (Rain Water), which marks the period when snow melts and turns into rain, willow catkins (Gaetbeodeul) are shyly revealing their inner softness along the Han River in Yeouido, Seoul. Called 'willow catkins' because they resemble puppy tails, Gaetbeodeul bloom fluffy flowers around mid-February, coinciding with Usu (Rain Water). / Reporter Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@
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