Buddhism was the state religion, and Confucianism formed the philosophical and structural backbone of the state. The civil service examination of kwag adopted after the Chinese system in the late 10th ...

Asia Society Korea presents to you The History of Korean Beauty: Joseon Dynasty as a part of the Leo Gala Series to promote Korean culture and celebrate its beauty beyond the facade. Ethics during the ...

The war lasted for seven years until 1598, which is called the Japanese invasions of Korea of 1592–1598 or Imjin War. Feeling threatened by the invading Japanese troops, King Seonjo of Joseon fled to ...

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People wearing South Korean traditional "Hanbok" costume visit to celebrate the Lunar New Year holidays at the Gyeongbok ...