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Hanjijang (Korean Paper/한지장 韓紙匠)
Hanjijang refers to a craftsman skilled in the art of making traditional paper, hanji, from the bark of mulberry (Broussonetia…
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K-beauty boom propels APR ahead of LG H&H, closing gap with AmorePacific
APR’s factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province APR Co., South Korea’s fast-growing beauty company, has outpaced the country’s second-largest cosmetics firm…
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IMM joins $600 mn fund for K-beauty startup Goodai Global in M&A drive
A collection of TIRTIR’s makeup foundations IMM Private Equity and five other South Korean private equity firms are set to…
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The international status of Koreans at the time as seen in the English diary of Yun Chi-Ho, who was an interpreter and member of the Joseon delegation attending the coronation of Russian Emperor Nicholas II.
1896 . • Saturday, May 9th (New York and Lucania Steamship-Boarding the Lucania at 1 p.m. Reminiscences and summaries of…
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K-beauty contract manufacturers see record Q2 profits; rally likely to continue
Cosrx is one of South Korea’s leading indie cosmetics brands (Screenshot caputured from the company website) South Korea’s major original…
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A portrait from the Joseon Dynasty showing a person with vitiligo
A portrait from the Joseon Dynasty showing a person with vitiligo submitted by /u/nimbusmettle [link] [comments]
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What are these Identification plaques called in korea during the Joseon dynasty?
https://imgur.com/a/2bJPJGz I wanted to have one made for a while. I will be going to Korea this fall and want…
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We are looking for relatives on my grandfather’s side.
We are looking for relatives on my grandfather’s side. Date of birth: 1916 Suvon ancestry Resided in Joseon Unfortunately, the…
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… in Joseon?! 😂
Saw these old wanted posters at the Korean Folk Village today. Lowkey thought I was next — probably for talking…
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Copycat Korean goods flood global e-commerce platforms
Manyo Factory, a Korean indie cosmetics brand, is best known for facial masks Counterfeit Korean beauty, fashion and food products…
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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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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…
