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Second female PM
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Timing is often an unruly thing. Many pundits have stressed the importance of timing in life. What I mean to…
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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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[True Crime] The Ordinary 1980s Korean Housewife Who Poisoned Her Own Father and Sister Over Gambling Debts (South Korea’s Last Executed Female Serial Killer)
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TL;DR In the late 1980s, a 40-something housewife struggling with cabaret gambling debts poisoned five people, including her creditors and…
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Went to the Democracy and Human Rights Memorial Hall over the weekend
The 민주화운동기념관, or Democracy and Human Rights Memorial Hall, is a museum and memorial in Seoul built around the former…
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‘The people will prevail’: 1980 report by US rights group details massacre in Gwangju
A report prepared by an American human rights group after Chun Doo-hwan ordered the brutal suppression of an uprising in…
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King Sejong’s legacy meets inventor of Korean braille
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A new exhibition opening Thursday in Yeoju draws a striking parallel across five centuries of Korean history: the creation of…
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Yun Posun-English interviews?
Hello all, this may have a long shot but I might as well ask. I’ve been a keen reader of…
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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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[MORNING CALM TALES] How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb
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In the spring of 1994, a crisis erupted when a North Korean official declared, during a meeting with his South…
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The ‘zombie’ in Korean history
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There is an idea in Korean history that will not die. I, and others, try to kill it, but it…
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Interactive map of Korean history through cinema (60+ curated movies)
If you’re interested in Korean history but find it hard to follow, you should definitely check this out. I’ve organized…
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Is this opinion of Kim Gu/Korean history common in Korea and if so why?
I’m Korean Australian but I’ve always had a bit of an interest in Korean history and while I’m not that…
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“The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened
Contents The Background, Characteristics, and Influence of The Taebaek Mountains The Repeated “Changes of Flags” in Beolgyo-eup, South Jeolla Province:…
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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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