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Would like help with quick translation
I like to collect coins, especially from harder to get places. These are coins from the DPRK. Help with the…
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Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea
Every November, South Korea comes to a standstill for its infamous college entrance exam. Shops are shut, flights are delayed…
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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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S.Korea shelves financial regulator shake-up, keeps FSC, FSS in place
FSS’ labor union members protest against the government’s plan to spin off a consumer-protection watchdog on Sept. 18, 2025. (Courtesy…
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It seems that former Acting Prime Minister of South Korea, Ms. Chang Sang, is the least famous in Korean history !!!
Here I just say that when we look at Han Meyong-sook who was the first female prime minister of Korea…
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What were the wives of yangbang referred to as?
Hi everyone, due to the sheer lack of Korean history resources that are translated in English I’m having a hard…
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Help identifying traditional Korean garment
You guys have probably heard of KPOP Demon Hunters by now. I want to cosplay one of the villains from…
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Is the Rebuilt Gyeongbokgung authentic?
From what i looked up while learning about korean history Gyeongbokgung was destroyed by japan and rebuilt in the 1990s…
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Is Konglish usually considered a dialect?
I have been wondering about this especially with regards to a lot of criticism I see online about Soyeon’s english…
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How were Syngman Rhee and Park Chung-hee different?
I know two of the most notable dictators in South Korean history are Syngman Rhee and Park Chung-hee. Both were…
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(LEAD) Acting president appoints 9th justice to Constitutional Court, names successors to retiring judges | Yonhap News Agency
The acting president, who wasn’t elected into his position and disregarded the Constitutional Court’s orders to appoint the already vetted…
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ousted by court
President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Jan.…
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Korean history about Akiyama Yoshifuru
Does someone here know korean sources where I can find Information about the war crimes from Akiyama Yoshifuru and where…
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S.Korean court to rule on impeached President Yoon’s fate on April 4
President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Jan.…
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Is it fair to say IU is the biggest artist in South Korea?
I even hesitate to say “kpop” artist bc she just seems in a different league entirely. Her worst performing singles…
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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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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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My heart hurts
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The first photo is of Ahn Cheol-soo, a member of the People Power Party, who is left alone after all…
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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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Foreigner asks about something from Korean history
in CommunityThis may not even be part of the actual history, but I’ve seen it done in historical K-dramas most of…
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Nobel laureate Han Kang craze revives Korean book market
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Employees at a book printing house in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, are working on the bookbinding of Han Kang’s books South…
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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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Korea Zinc offers higher share buyback price than MBK’s bid
Korea Zinc’s smelter in South Korea Korea Zinc Inc. will unveil a share buyback at a higher price than MBK…
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MBK ups Korea Zinc bid price as management feud heats up
MBK Partners office in Seoul (File photo by Bum-June Kim) North Asia-focused private equity firm MBK Partners Ltd. raised its…
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MBK not to sell Korea Zinc to China after tender offer
Kim Kwang Il, a partner at MBK, speaks to the press about the private equity firm’s tender offer for Korea…
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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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From War to Miracles: The Evolution of South Korea Amidst Global Struggles
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The End of the Korean War: A Historical Overview The Korean War, which began in 1950, was a significant conflict…
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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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The Japanese Occupation of Korea: A Struggle for Independence and the Korean War
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Introduction to the Japanese Occupation The Japanese occupation of Korea, spanning from 1910 to 1945, was a critical period that…
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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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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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Gwangjong
The Origins of Gwangjong Gwangjong, also known as Wang So, was the fourth king of the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea,…
