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Wishing Trees and Rice Chests: Suwon's Hwaseong Haenggung

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 15:52 — SeoulSearching
Once a resting shelter and vacation destination for kings, the grounds of Hwaseong Haenggung in Suwon, South Korea are now a site where locals and tourists can learn about Korean royal history and culture. Despite recent renovations, every inch of the palace has a story to tell.  So much so, in fact, that when I visited there recently, I could almost sense the spirits of Korea’s dynastic leaders luring me back in time for a glimpse into the country’s captivating past.

One of the first things I noticed about Hwaseong Haenggung was that it was quite small compared to other royal structures I have visited throughout Asia.  I soon learned, however, that what the palace lacks in size, it makes up for in grandeur.
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The Busan Modern History Museum

Sat, 06/09/2012 - 10:17 — For91Days


History Books About Korea

On the northern side of Yongdusan Park is the Busan Modern History Museum, which takes visitors on a stroll through the recent past of the city. It might as well call itself the Busan Museum of Japanese Aggression, because that’s basically the focus of every exhibit.

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Let’s Not Have Shaman Rituals In The Forest!

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 22:36 — sublunari

The sign reads:
무속행위금지
산림내 무속행위를 하지 맙시다
(무속행위는 100만원이하 과태료 처분)

Shaman Rituals Prohibited
Let’s Not Have Shaman Rituals In The Forest
(Fine For Shaman Rituals Less Than $1000)

It’s a sad and a wonderful thing, at the same time, for a modern nation to have this kind of problem—of people dancing around too much in the forest. Google images tells me that a Moo-soke-haeng-wee, or Shaman Ritual, looks like this—

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History of Korea through Korean Dolls

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 19:24 — Breeze

Cheonmin Couple

This is an attempt to not only simplify Korean History but also make it interesting using Korean Dolls as props. The idea is to educate the kids about the history of Korea, who might otherwise find this subject boring. We have also made an attempt to highlight the social class structure that existed in Korea during the Chosun Dynasty. Understanding the Social Class structure should give an understanding about the people of Korea and why Korean Society focuses a lot on higher education.

The Ancient age

Kojoseon – 10th century B.C to 108 B.C
Puyo – around the 5th century B.C to 494
Chinguk – from before the 6th century B.C. to 9 A.D.

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Topics In Korean History

Thu, 11/17/2011 - 18:58 — Breeze

 

Korean History

People often ask me, “Why are you interested in Korean history? Isn’t it just so sad?”

Well, they are partially right. Much of Korean history -ancient and modern- is a tragic story of suffering and wasted lives, but throughout it rings a beautiful story of a people who have managed to maintain a unique culture in the face of enormous difficulties.

The Rose of Sharon - The Flower of Eternity. South Korea's National Flower.

The Rose of Sharon/The Flower of Eternity. South Korea's National Flower.

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Private Education and the Korean Independance Movement

Sun, 06/19/2011 - 16:22 — Intraman

Ancient Erotic Korean Coins

Thu, 06/16/2011 - 15:07 — Intraman
Korea has a long history of producing sexual artefacts, with recent archeological studies having found sex toys dating back to the Unified Silla Era (7th-10th century) and ithyphallic pictures on Bronze Age kitchenware. These coins were produced during the Joseon era, which, unlike the previous Goryo dynasty, was notable for its conservative and prude mores.
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The 6.10 Democracy Movement (6.10 민주항쟁)

Fri, 06/10/2011 - 15:45 — Intraman
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A French Traveler's Account of Joseon Korea: Charles Varat's "Tour du Monde"

Thu, 06/02/2011 - 15:28 — Intraman
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Korean Leper Colony: Sorok Island (소록도)

Tue, 05/31/2011 - 15:58 — Intraman

Sorokdo (소록도/小鹿島 lit. "small deer island", the island was thus named because of its shape) is a small island off the southwestern coast of Korea where the country's last leper colony has been standing for over a hundred years.

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An American in Joseon Korea: George Foulk

Sat, 05/28/2011 - 17:03 — Intraman


Born in 1856, George Clayton Foulk was an officer of the US navy who was sent to Asia at the end of the 19th century. During his first mission he became fluent in Korean and Japanese and was later appointed Minister to the Kingdom of Korea from 1885 to 1886 and again from 1886 to 1887. The numerous pictures he took during his time in Korea are an invaluable historical legacy.

Korean Map: Daedong Yeojido (대동여지도)

Wed, 05/25/2011 - 14:38 — Intraman


As we talked about maps a few days ago, I figured posting about this would be a good idea. Daedong Yeojido (대동여지도, 大東輿地圖) is a map published in 1861 by Kim Jeong Ho (김정호, pen name Go San Ja 고산자) and remarkable for its accuracy. The map is a National Treasure of Korea (no. 850), it is 360 cm wide and 685cm high, with a scale of about 1:162 000.

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Zoomorphic Maps of Korea

Sat, 05/21/2011 - 16:31 — Intraman
 
 
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Commemorating The Fight for Freedom: The Gwangju Massacre (May 18th)

Wed, 05/18/2011 - 20:03 — Intraman
Today marks the 31st anniversary of the Gwangju Massacre (also commonly referred to as the Gwangju Democratization Movement, 광주민주화운동, Gwanju Uprising, 광주민중항쟁 or 518). On May 18, 1980 several thousands of protesters gathered in the city of Gwangju to protest the dictatorial rule of president Chun Doo Hwan.
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Animated Korean History Maps

Wed, 05/18/2011 - 06:36 — Intraman

Don't know what Baekjae or Goguryo are? Do you still think Silla is a Roman general? Looks like you need to brush up on your Korean History. Here are a few animated maps to help you do just that in no time!



Animated Map of Early Korean History

I thought this map was really great, a thousand years of history in a few minutes:
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