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Goodai Global poised to build L’Oréal-style empire via M&As
Goodai Global’s cosmetics brands’ booth at the K Expo France in Paris in October, 2024 (Courtesy of New1 Korea) Goodai…
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Why are there so many people who believe in shamans?
Everyone deserves freedom of religion, and I don’t think it’s bad to go to a shaman’s house for fun and…
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Where can I find and read books about the clothing and equipment of the Joseon Dynasty army?
Hello. A couple of months ago I became interested in the history of the development of the army of the…
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I’ll never understand the korean conservative’s view, are there any like that in other countries?
We can all have different political views and reasons to support certain politicians that’s not new, especially in a democratic…
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The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan City
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Ancient Beginnings: The Founding of Busan Busan, known as the second largest metropolitan city in South Korea, has a rich…
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The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics
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Introduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and…
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Is this hat a part of the korean tradition wear (in the Joseon period) or related to korean culture at all?
I’m doing my research for this fashion show that is inspired by The Joseon noblewomen, I’m wondering if this hat…
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The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond
in HistoryAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has…
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The weird Lutheran “takeover” of Korea
So doing some random doom scrolling, I found out Yoon’s minister for Agriculture, the former acting president/Prime Minister, and one…
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Joseon : YOUTHiNASiA
Joseon’s YOUTHiNASiA is a great introduction of the band but it’s missing a true cohesive tone that could come with…
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The Evolution of Korean Democracy: A Journey Through Suppression and Resistance
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Ancient Foundations of Korean Governance The early governance systems of Korea can be traced back to ancient states such as…
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The Influence of China and Japan in Modern Korean History
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Introduction The Korean Peninsula, situated at the northeastern edge of the Asian continent, has historically occupied a pivotal geographic position…
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Help find the yummy makgeolli I am dreaming of please
in CommunityLooking for a Makgeolli brand where it’s blue and Gray bottle with a joseon guy in the front had it…
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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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Korean cosmetics fly off shelves on Amazon, other e-commerce platforms
Korean cosmetics (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korean cosmetics are top picks among beauty products on Amazon.com and other global e-commerce…
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Jeong Cheol
Introduction to Jeong Cheol Jeong Cheol, a prominent figure in Korean history, emerged during the Joseon Dynasty, which lasted from…
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Lee Hwang
Introduction to Lee Hwang Lee Hwang (퇴溪 李滉), regarded as one of Korea’s foremost Confucian scholars of the 16th century,…
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Korean cosmetics, Amazon Prime Day’s top beauty products
(Captured from the Cosrx store at Amazon.com) South Korean cosmetics were top picks among beauty products of Amazon Prime members…
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Korean cosmetics makers see record Q2 profits led by exports
An Olive Young beauty store in Seoul South Korean cosmetics original development and design manufacturers (ODMs) such as Cosmax Inc.,…
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Cosmax mulls building cosmetics factory in Latin America
COSME Week Tokyo (Courtesy of Cosmax) Cosmax Inc., South Korea’s biggest cosmetics original development and design manufacturer (ODM), is considering…
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King Sejong the Great
Introduction to Sejong: A Background of Greatness King Sejong the Great, widely regarded as one of the most influential monarchs…
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Blackpink label YG to sell its drama production unit
Mr. Queen, co-produced by Studioplex in 2020 (Courtesy of tvN) K-pop sensation Blackpink’s label YG Entertainment Inc. is slated to…
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Jeong Dojeon
Who Was Jeong Dojeon? Jeong Dojeon (1342-1398) was a prominent figure in Korean history, known for his critical role during…
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The Imjin War and the Aftermath: The Joseon Dynasty and Japanese Occupation
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Introduction to the Imjin War The Imjin War, also referred to as the Japanese invasions of Korea, took place from…
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Jung Mongju
Introduction to Jung Mongju Jung Mongju (鄭夢周) stands as a pivotal figure from Korea’s Goryeo dynasty, a period characterized by…
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Exploring the Joseon Dynasty: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
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Introduction to the Joseon Dynasty The Joseon Dynasty, also known as the Joseon Dynasty, represents a pivotal era in Korean…
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Wang Gun
Introduction to Wang Gun Wang Gun, a pivotal figure in Korean history, is best known for his role in founding…
