A picture of “Daemyeongnyul.” Courtesy of the Korea Heritage Service The controversial treasure designation of Daemyeongnyul,” a legal text of Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910), also known as “The ...

Daemyeongnyul,” a rare historical document from the early years of the 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty, also known as “The Great ...

Joseon maintained friendly relations with the Ming dynasty ... In addition, masked dance-dramas such as tallori and sandaenori enjoyed great popularity among ordinary people.

By the mid-19th century, the western powers had forced the Qing dynasty of China and Japan to open their doors and then asked the same of Joseon, but Joseon duly rejected such requests. Joseon did not ...

International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, provides an opportunity to reflect on the strides made in women's rights in ...