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“The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened
Contents The Background, Characteristics, and Influence of The Taebaek Mountains The Repeated “Changes of Flags” in Beolgyo-eup, South Jeolla Province:…
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How Ancient Koreans Preserved Ice: Seokbinggo, the Stone Ice Storage
Did you know that Koreans in the Joseon Dynasty had a way to keep ice from melting during hot summers?…
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Evidence that Koguryo Spoke a Koreanic Language, and a Reasoned Refutation of Christopher Beckwith’s Theories
Koguryo as the continental “relative” of the Japanese language, proposed by Christopher Beckwith in his 2004 book Koguryo: The Language…
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Did the languages of the Three Kingdoms understand each other during Korea’s Three Kingdoms period?
https://preview.redd.it/tka4aywrnurf1.jpg?width=764&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0d45696dfebf1c4b9ad1a4831b7c374e4d7b93c8 There are various theories about whether Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje spoke different languages. However, according to the fragmentary historical…
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The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond
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Ancient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has…
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Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune Telling
Introduction to Saju Saju, a traditional Korean fortune-telling practice, is an intricate art that seeks to interpret an individual’s fate…
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Accessing Ancient Historical Texts
in CommunityHello, I am a fan of Korean Culture, especially ancient Korean historical texts. I understand that these texts can sometimes…
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A Journey Through Time: The History of Korean Art
Introduction to Korean Art Korean art, a vital reflection of the nation’s rich heritage and cultural evolution, holds a unique…
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A Historical Diplomacy: Korea’s Relationship with Global Superpowers
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Introduction: The Geopolitical Significance of Korea Korea’s geographical location in East Asia has rendered it a pivotal player in the…
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King Jinheung
Introduction to King Jinheung’s Reign King Jinheung, one of the most influential monarchs of the Silla Kingdom, ruled from 540…
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King Muryeong
Introduction to King Muryeong King Muryeong, reigning from 501 to 523 AD, stands as one of the most influential monarchs…
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Jang Bogo
Introduction to Jang Bogo Jang Bogo, a prominent historical figure from the Silla Dynasty, played a pivotal role in shaping…
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King Gwanggaeto the Great
Introduction to King Gwanggaeto King Gwanggaeto the Great, a pivotal figure in Korean history, ruled from 395 to 413 CE…
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The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and Unification
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Introduction to the Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms period in Korea, encompassing approximately from the 1st century BCE to the…
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The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three Kingdoms
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Introduction to Go Joseon The Go Joseon dynasty, often considered a pivotal era in Korean history, emerged around the end…
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Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-History
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Introduction to Pre-Historic Korea The timeline of ancient Korea before documented history is a fascinating yet challenging area of study.…
