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For South Korean citizens, do you usually refer to the North as 조선 instead of 북한?
I mean, I know that in standard SK language, they call North Korea ‘북한’ (bukhan) instead of its actual name…
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Korea Heritage Service to hold ‘Heritage Week’ themed around Korean food culture
in NewsThe Korea Heritage Service, together with the Korea Cultural Heritage Utilization Council, will run “2026 Korea Heritage Week” throughout October…
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Do South Koreans identify with the term “Joseon”?
I’m curious whether South Koreans today still feel any sense of identification with the term “Joseon” (朝鲜). Of course, I…
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Common Misconceptions About the Chinese Tributary and Investiture System
Common Misconceptions About the Chinese Tributary and Investiture System Some Chinese nationalists argue that every country which received investiture from…
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Balhae Descendants of Goguryeo Lineage Continued Their Family Line in Goryeo
One aspect of Balhae history that is often overlooked is what happened to members of its royal family and their…
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English edition of Confucian philosopher Yi Ik’s work published by Oxford University Press
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A research team at Sungkyunkwan University’s College of Confucian Studies and Eastern Philosophy has published a complete English translation of…
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Dayoung: Idol Skin, No Filter
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Allure Korea x Beauty of Joseon put her in front of the harshest light there is — her own. She…
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Funny korean paintings
Last painting is from goguryeo dynasty. Other two is from Joseon. submitted by /u/EyeEmpty7485 [link] [comments]
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Busan exhibition features Korea’s UNESCO Memory of the World documentary heritage
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To celebrate hosting UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee session, Korea opened a rare, sweeping exhibition on Monday, bringing together all…
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Seoul opens basement museum showcasing intact Joseon-era ruins
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Beneath a newly completed 25-story office tower in central Seoul, visitors will soon be able to walk along the stone-paved…
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Korea’s historic envoy ship retraces naval history
in NewsA full-scale replica of Korea’s historic diplomatic vessel, the Joseon Tongsinsa, is taking to the seas this month to celebrate…
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What are your family heirlooms?
I was reading some reddit posts, mainly from westerners about their oldest family heirlooms, with people talking about artefacts from…
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Is the Korean Kisaeng/Gisaeng the exact equivalent of the Japanese Geisha?
I am just wondering, are the Kisaeng and the Geisha the exact same type of occupation? I once watched a…
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Do K-pop fans really think it’s standard for Koreans to have yellowish or dark skin?
Lately on Twitter, there have been heated arguments between Brazilian and Mexican Koreaboos and Koreans, Chinese, and Japanese users. They…
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Korea designates 15th-century ceramic flask, 4 rare Buddhist artworks as nat’l treasures
in NewsA rare 15th-century ceramic flask that was smuggled out of Korea during the 1910-45 Japanese colonial occupation has been officially…
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Actress Han Ga-in tours hidden mountain route closed to public for 600 Years near Cheong Wa Dae
in NewsActress Han Ga-in became the first civilian to visit a section of Mount Bugak that has remained off-limits to the…
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Joseon dynasty painting collections
Hi, can you recommend any books or websites that feature collections of paintings from the Joseon period? I’m looking for…
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17th Century Korean Portrait
Found at a Goodwill in Charlotte, NC. Definitely hand painted. Maybe from the 17th Century. The ink of the signature…
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Looking for someone knowledgeable in Joseon Dynasty history (research help needed)
Hi everyone, I’m currently working on a research project about the Joseon Dynasty, especially focusing on its culture and society…
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Petition calling for suspending MBC series ‘Perfect Crown’ gains 50,000 signatures
Seems like things are going like Joseon Exorcist. submitted by /u/azurebus7th [link] [comments]
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Historical Records of Korean Portion Sizes (1123–1903)
https://preview.redd.it/82cr3xypev2h1.png?width=577&format=png&auto=webp&s=dfaa51039bbd5d12b6c26fb7581031afc8796140 1. 1123 (Goryeo Dynasty) — Song Dynasty Envoy Xu Jing, Illustrated Account of Goryeo “They are fond of eating…
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Global envoys rediscover earthy elegance of buncheong stoneware
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Deep within the historic enclave that houses the official portraits of Joseon Dynasty kings, a group of global diplomats is…
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Historic manor, shamanic paintings elevated in status as National Treasures
in NewsIn a quiet village nestled within the heart of North Gyeongsang Province, a centuries-old residence has been elevated to the…
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books over the joseon dynasty (mid to late)
I was curious if anyone had any book recommendations that cover the joseon dynasty! It can be fiction or non-fiction,…
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Korean noble depicted in Middle East in painting?
I found this room screen with a painting on it at a local vintage shop in the US. The setting…
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Ancient bronze bell gains national treasure status
in NewsA towering bronze bell cast for a king’s prayers more than five centuries ago has been elevated to Korea’s highest…
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The King’s Warden: A 500-Year-Old Historical Scar and the Destiny Behind the Tragic Young King
I’ve been completely immersed in the story of “The King’s Warden” (왕과사는남자). This story isn’t just fiction; it’s rooted in…
