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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 ...

Kim Si-min Chungmugong, Defends the Country with Wisdom and Unyielding Spirit

2013-05-02

Every Saturday, the changing of the guard ceremony takes place at Jinju Castle in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province. It’s the historic place ...

Cho Myeong-ha, Devotes his Youth to Korea’s Independence

2013-04-25

『Young men in Korea, defend your country stoutly. If you lose your country, where can you find freedom, justice and peace? Stateless people will ...

King Seong, of Baekje Dreams of National Revival

2013-04-18

The year was 475, and in an ancient Korean kingdom called Goguryeo, in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, King Jangsu mobilized 30-thousand ...

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