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Fashion OEM Hansae among bidders for GM Korea supplier
Erae AMS’ auto parts for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) (File photo, courtesy of Erae) The holding company of Hansae…
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LIG Nex1’s guided rocket passes US performance test
The 2.75-inch guided rocket, known as Bigung in Korea, blast off from a launch vehicle (Courtesy of the Defense Acquisition…
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Hanwha Aerospace to export $998mn K9 howitzer to Romania
Hanwha Aerospace Co., South Korea’s major aerospace and defense system developer, signed a 1.4 trillion won ($920 million) contract to…
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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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Hanwha Systems signs $867 million missile radar deal with Saudi Arabia
Hanwha Systems’ multi-function radar (MFR) system used in Cheongung II missiles Hanwha Systems Co., a leading South Korean defense company,…
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GM Korea supplier Erae cs eyes revival by unit sales
Advertisement of Erae AMS (photo captured from Erae AMS’ website) A controlling stake in Erae AMS Co., formerly Delphi Automotive…
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S.Korea’s Hanwha, Doosan to develop fighter jet engines
Engine for the South Korean supersonic fighter jet KF-21 manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace under license deal with GE Aerospace (File…
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Korea’s military fund taps ex-president of Woori Financial as CIO
Military Mutual Aid Association taps Park Hwa-jae as new CIO South Korea’s Military Mutual Aid Association (MMAA), which managed 10.4…
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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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North Korea Sent Excrement Balloons. South Korea’s Response: Blasting BTS Hits.
A military vehicle stood near the border in Paju, South Korea, a day after the country blared out a local…
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Yellow Umbrella’s new CIO to spur alternative investment
The Yellow Umbrella Mutual Aid Fund logo (Courtesy of Yellow Umbrella) The Yellow Umbrella Mutual Aid Fund, a 25.4 trillion…
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Kim Jong Un’s Balloon Barrage: Bags of Excrement Fly Into the South
A balloon carrying what appeared to be trash and excrement in a rice field in South Korea. YONHAP NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS SEOUL—An…
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South Korea to accept Indonesia’s KF-21 project cost cut proposal
The KF-21 Boramae, South Korea’s first domestically developed fighter jet South Korea plans to accept Indonesia’s request to cut its…
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LIG Nex1 participates in Malaysia’s DSA 2024
South Korea’s major defense system developer LIG Nex1 Co. announced on Tuesday that it’s participating in the Defence Services Asia…
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Aman, Rosewood, Banyan, IHG rush to open luxury hotels in Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel in central Seoul Globally renowned hospitality companies, including Aman, Rosewood and IHG Group, are rushing to South…
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Navigating choppy waters: Dollar-won FX forecasting
Hana Bank dealing room with an electric board showing that the US dollar ended at 1,375.30 won on April 26,…
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Korea’s Lotte sells Lotte Glory Properties Shenyang amid US-China dispute
A Lotte hypermarket in China South Korea’s retail giant Lotte Group has signed a deal to sell a theme park…
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Hanwha Aerospace, Poland sign $1.6 billion Chunmoo rocket launcher deal
Hanwha Aerospace CEO Son Jae-il (left) and Artur Kuptel, head of the Polish State Armament Agency, sign a $1.6 billion…
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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,…
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The Imjin War and the Aftermath: The Joseon Dynasty and Japanese Occupation
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Introduction to the Imjin War The Imjin War, also referred to as the Japanese invasions of Korea, took place from…
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Jung Mongju
Introduction to Jung Mongju Jung Mongju (鄭夢周) stands as a pivotal figure from Korea’s Goryeo dynasty, a period characterized by…
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Exploring the Joseon Dynasty: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
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Introduction to the Joseon Dynasty The Joseon Dynasty, also known as the Joseon Dynasty, represents a pivotal era in Korean…
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Choi Young
Introduction to Choi Young Choi Young, an influential figure during the Goryeo Dynasty, emerged as a prominent general and politician…
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Wang Gun
Introduction to Wang Gun Wang Gun, a pivotal figure in Korean history, is best known for his role in founding…
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The Later Goryeo Dynasty and the Founding of the Joseon Dynasty: A Historical Transition
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Introduction to the Later Goryeo Dynasty The Later Goryeo Dynasty, which lasted from 918 to 1392, is a crucial period…
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The Later Three Kingdoms Era and the Birth of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Dynamic Transition in Korean History
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Introduction to the Later Three Kingdoms Era The Later Three Kingdoms Era marks a pivotal transition in Korean history, occurring…
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A Historical Diplomacy: Korea’s Relationship with Global Superpowers
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Introduction: The Geopolitical Significance of Korea Korea’s geographical location in East Asia has rendered it a pivotal player in the…
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King Jinheung
Introduction to King Jinheung’s Reign King Jinheung, one of the most influential monarchs of the Silla Kingdom, ruled from 540…
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The Unification of the Korean Peninsula: Exploring the Sophisticated Golden Culture of United Silla and the Dawn of Goryeo
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Introduction to the Unification of the Korean Peninsula The unification of the Korean Peninsula, particularly during the period of the…
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The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon Era
in HistoryIntroduction to the Goryeo Dynasty The Goryeo Dynasty, established in 918 AD by the notable general Wang Geon, marks a…
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King Muryeong
Introduction to King Muryeong King Muryeong, reigning from 501 to 523 AD, stands as one of the most influential monarchs…
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Gyebaek
Introduction to Gyebaek Gyebaek is a prominent historical figure in Korean history, particularly known for his role as a general…
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Jang Bogo
Introduction to Jang Bogo Jang Bogo, a prominent historical figure from the Silla Dynasty, played a pivotal role in shaping…
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King Gwanggaeto the Great
Introduction to King Gwanggaeto King Gwanggaeto the Great, a pivotal figure in Korean history, ruled from 395 to 413 CE…
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The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and Unification
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Introduction to the Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms period in Korea, encompassing approximately from the 1st century BCE to the…
