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Rare 19th-century map could fetch up to $685,000 at Seoul Auction
This 1861 copy of the Daedongyeojido, or a woodblock map of the Korean Peninsula by cartographer Kim Jeong-ho, has been ...
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In South Korea, shamans are shunned — and revered
Shamans, the practitioners of an ancient belief system, are often disparaged in South Korea. But they also hold a special ...
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Rise of Goguryeo: Museums highlight ancient Korean heritage in creative new ways
[NEWS 1] Korea’s ancient Goguryeo Dynasty ... (374-412), who is touted as one of the greatest conquerors in Korean history for expanding the territory of Goguryeo into northeastern China.
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Opulence abounds in South Korea
One such world-acclaimed creator is Kim Sy Young, a master of black ceramics—an ancient Korean art form originating in the Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392). Known as an “alchemist of flame,” Sy ...
Top tourist destinations in South Korea you shouldn’t miss
South Korea is a captivating blend of ancient and modern elements, offering a variety of experiences from bustling cityscapes ...