The Uigwe: A Window into King Jeongjo’s 8-Day Royal Journey
In 1795, King Jeongjo (정조), the 22nd monarch of the Joseon Dynasty and the architect of the late Joseon Renaissance, […]
Korean History
Explore the key events that shaped Korean history.
History of the 1987 June Democratic Struggle in Korea
The June Democratic Struggle of 1987 was a pivotal, nationwide pro-democracy movement in South Korea that successfully forced the military
Eulmi Incident 1895: Empress Myeongseong’s Assassination
The Eulmi Incident of 1895 was a tragic, state-sponsored assassination of Korea’s Empress Myeongseong by Japanese agents inside the royal
2007 Taean Oil Spill: South Korea’s Greatest Civic Miracle
The “Miracle of Taean” refers to the historic environmental recovery of the Taean Peninsula in South Korea following the catastrophic
King Sejong the Great: Hangeul Invention & Major Achievements
King Sejong the Great (세종대왕), the fourth monarch of the Joseon Dynasty, is widely revered as Korea’s greatest ruler, primarily
Gyeyu Jeongnan: The Bloody 1453 Coup of Joseon Dynasty
Living in Korea, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the massive success of The King’s Warden has captivated both local and international
King Jeongjo and Crown Prince Sado History: A Royal Tragedy
If you have ever watched the hit Korean drama The Red Sleeve or the thrilling movie The Fatal Encounter, you
Early Catholicism in Korea: Unpacking the Sinyu Persecution
The Sinyu Persecution of 1801 was a brutal suppression of early Catholics in the Joseon Dynasty, driven primarily by intense
Jeju 4.3 Incident History: Rebellion, Massacre, and Truth
The Tragic Truth of the Jeju 4.3 Incident History: Uncovering Korea’s Hidden Sorrow The Jeju 4.3 Incident was a tragic
Fall of the Korean Empire: Eulsa Treaty to 1910 Annexation
The 1905 Eulsa Treaty and the 1910 Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty were illegally coerced agreements backed by overwhelming Japanese military force,