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#Korea Panorama 70 Years

Part 05. Building the Foundation for Economic Growth

2015-02-03

After the armistice treaty was signed to halt the Korean War, the next big challenge for the Korean people was to escape from the crippling post-war ...

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King Daemusin

2015-02-02

King Daemusin is known as the god of war. The literal meaning of “Daemusin” is “great holy warrior king.” As the name suggests, the king conquered ...

#Korea Panorama 70 Years

Part 04. Yearning for Freedom and American Culture

2015-01-27

The United States was Korea's greatest benefactor following the Korean War. American goods as well as American ideas and culture flooded into Korea ...

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King Yuri (2)

2015-01-26

King Yuri grew up without a father, even though his father, Jumong, was the first king of the Goguryeo Dynasty. It was not until Yuri was in his late ...

#Korea Panorama 70 Years

Part 03. The Korean War: Pitting Brother Against Brother

2015-01-20

The third episode of Korea Panorama 70 years is about a war considered as the greatest tragedy in Korean history. It is the Korean War that broke out ...

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King Yuri (1)

2015-01-19

It is not clear exactly when Yuri was born, but it is believed to be around 38 or 37 B.C. He was the eldest son of Jumong, the founder of the Goguryeo Kingdom. ...

#Korea Panorama 70 Years

Part 02. Founding the Republic of Korea

2015-01-13

In the second episode of Korea Panorama 70 years the establishment of the government of the Republic of Korea is explained in depth. The process involved ...

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King Dongmyeong

2015-01-12

In the ancient period, three rival kingdoms existed on the Korean Peninsula – Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla. Lasting from the early 4th to mid-7th centuries, ...

#Korea Panorama 70 Years

Part 01. Singing the Joy of Korea’s Independence

2015-01-06

Welcome to Korea Panorama 70 Years on KBS World Radio! Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Korea’s independence, this weekly program explores ...

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Dangun

2015-01-05

Korea is a country with a very long and interesting history. Much has been published about famous places, culture and people in Korean history. But ...

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