Yi Soon-ji, the Astronomer Loved by King Sejong 2013-08-08 Even from the ancient past, people have measured time. They have created calendars on a daily, monthly or yearly basis, and used them in their ...
Kwon Jin-gyu, a Sculptor of Misfortune 2013-08-01 A few years ago, Musashino Art University in Japan prepared an exhibition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its foundation. At ...
Kang Jeongildang, Female Confucian Scholar of Joseon 2013-07-25 Neo-Confucianism was established by scholars of Song and Ming Dynasties of China. During the era of the Korean kingdom of Joseon, it was very ...
Seong Sam-mun, the Loyal Subject with Integrity of Bambo 2013-07-18 Danjong was the sixth king of the Joseon Dynasty. As the son of King Munjong, Danjong became king when he was very young. Unfortunately, his uncle ...
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 , ...