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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
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In 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…
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Joseon’s first global symbols set for Seoul homecoming
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Five ceremonial flags that represented the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) during its historic debut on the world stage are set to…
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Plant based in Korea Jeon and Temple inspired
Today is jeon. Simple, familiar, and one of the easiest ways to make vegetables feel generous. This plate is a…
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Sungkyunkwan Univ. professor reinterprets Confucian humility for a global age
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Drawing on centuries-old Confucian ideals — a philosophical tradition rooted in moral cultivation, social harmony and respect for hierarchy —…
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“All you have to do is sing into some machine. They say they are recording our songs to leave for future generations.” The most thorough description I saw about the 7 Korean Howard students referenced by BTS Arirang. The site owner digitized the cylinders. “What is your love song?” references them.
Note: Quotes Google translated. The site is old, marked as insecure by Chrome, and you’ll have to zoom in the…
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Hyochangwon (효창원; now Hyochang Park 효창공원), the site of several tombs of royal family members of the Joseon period, was turned into Korea’s first golf course by the Japanese Empire in 1921. The graves of the royal family were left on the golf course. [2334×1714]
![Hyochangwon (효창원; now Hyochang Park 효창공원), the site of several tombs of royal family members of the Joseon period, was turned into Korea’s first golf course by the Japanese Empire in 1921. The graves of the royal family were left on the golf course. [2334×1714]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHVAQAAAABJHXdXAAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAA8SURBVHja7cExAQAAAMKg9U9tCF+gAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgMsAlGUAATfMjaUAAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Peeping in Joseon Korea: Voyeurism, diplomats and scandals (Part 3)
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According to Walter Hillier, the British consul to Korea from 1889 to 1896, Korean’s scholar gentry, called yangban, “are invested…
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Joseon-era woodblocks once sold as souvenirs return home from US
submitted by /u/Venetian_Gothic [link] [comments]
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Color Symbolism in the Joseon Royal Court
-Colors were a silent message- Traditional royal colors weren’t just “pretty”—they functioned as a symbolic language. Red → joy, celebration…
![Hyochangwon (효창원; now Hyochang Park 효창공원), the site of several tombs of royal family members of the Joseon period, was turned into Korea’s first golf course by the Japanese Empire in 1921. The graves of the royal family were left on the golf course. [2334×1714]](https://openkorea.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bbnk84pgv0lg1-9lT4Sg.jpg)
