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Han Yong-un Cries out for National Independence in “The Silence of My Love”

2013-07-11

My love is gone Ah, the one I love is gone On the narrow path toward maple woods that break away the mountain green, my love tore away from me - ...

Seo Gyeong-deok Explores his own Scholarly World

2013-07-04

Songdo is the old name of Gaeseong in South Hwanghae Province, North Korea. The term “Songdo-samjeol” refers to the three things or figures ...

Choi Yeong-eui, the Founder of Geukjin Gongsudo

2013-06-27

In a martial art known as , the practitioner blocks and controls the opponent by only using body parts. Originating in ancient India, this ...

Great Novelist Kim Dong-ni Represents Korean Modern Literature

2013-06-20

The literary community in Korea is now busy shedding new light on novelist Kim Dong-ni and carrying out commemorative projects. He was the leader ...

Yu Su-won, Joseon Scholar who Overcame Disability

2013-06-13

A book titled (우서) was written in 1737, the 13th year of the reign of King Youngjo of the Joseon Dynasty. Literally, the title means “oblique book.” ...

Yi Gwang-hyeon, a Balhae Merchant who Sought Tao

2013-06-06

The ancient Korean kingdom of Balhae made great efforts to promote exchanges with neighboring states. According to Chinese history book , ...

Yi Sajudang , Writes World’s First Book about Prenatal Care

2013-05-30

‘Just as a good doctor prevents disease, ten months of prenatal care is more important than ten years of education after birth.’ - (New Guidelines ...

Kwon Yul, Great Commander of Joseon

2013-05-23

In 1593, a fierce battle broke out between Korean forces and Japanese troops at the Haengju Fortress. Korea’s sweeping conquest in Haengju ...

Kwon Gi-ok, Korea’s First Female Pilot, Independence Activist

2013-05-16

Kwon Gi-ok, the first Korean female pilot, joined the Korean independence movement at an early age. When Koreans nationwide rose up against ...

King Mu of Baekje, the Hero of Seodongyo (The Song of Seodong)Spirit

2013-05-09

‘Princess Seonhwa(선화) is secretly in love with young master Seodong and is having a love affair with him at night.’ These are the lyrics ...

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