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The formal end of the war in Iraq earlier this month brings nine years of fighting in the country to a close. The images of war for much of the past decade have been largely filled with the sand of the Middle East.  But because of recently-released photos of the Korean War, the public can now visit a past battlefield from the past.  LIFE magazine published a collection of never-before-seen photos from the front lines of the three-year conflict that resulted.

The formal end of the war in Iraq earlier this month brings nine years of fighting in the country to a close. The images of war for much of the past decade have been largely filled with the sand of the Middle East. But because of recently-released photos of the Korean War, the public can now visit a past battlefield from the past. LIFE magazine published a collection of never-before-seen photos from the front lines of the three-year conflict that resulted.

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Sejong the Great of Korea May 15, 1397 – April 8, 1450 King Sejong presided over the introduction of the 28-letter Korean alphabet, with the explicit goal being that Koreans from all classes would read and write.

Sejong the Great of Korea May 15, 1397 – April 8, 1450 King Sejong presided over the introduction of the 28-letter Korean alphabet, with the explicit goal being that Koreans from all classes would read and write.

Wisemen, dapper dudes, cowboys of the far east– I'm not really sure what to call them, I just know I've been charmed by these old world photographs of Korean style captured by visiting foreigners before the country was torn in half.   It all started with this photograph from the Cornell Universit

Wisemen, dapper dudes, cowboys of the far east– I’m not really sure what to call them, I just know I’ve been charmed by these old world photographs of Korean style captured by visiting foreigners before the country was torn in half. It all started with this photograph from the Cornell University Library, of a Korean boatman…

The royal palace grounds stretch for 100 acres (40.5 hectares) and offer a number of sights to see, including the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, Hyangwonjeong Pond, and the National Folk Museum of Korea, which features more than 98,000 artifacts that detail Korean history and culture. Other highlights are the Third Inner Gate (Geunjeongmun), the Throne Hall (Geunjeongjeon), the Executive Office (Sajeongjeon), and, of course, the king's and queen's quarters. If you can time your visit right, yo

Book tours and tickets to experience Gyeongbokgung Palace. Reserve a ticket for your trip to Seoul today. Free cancellation and payment options - Viator.

Korean Traditional Wedding Ceremony  J.Kawamura, Korean Traditional Wedding Ceremony, 13.3x9.5cm, 1900s

Korean Traditional Wedding Ceremony J.Kawamura, Korean Traditional Wedding Ceremony, 13.3x9.5cm, 1900s

46 GI Snapshots Of The Korean War In Color - Flashbak

The Korean War in Photos (1950 – 1953). The Korean War never ended. Combat began on 25 June 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea, seeking unity under Communism. The two Koreas were shaped after Japan surrendered in World War 2; both counties formerly established in 1948. The North got sealed in by cold … Continue reading "46 GI Snapshots Of The Korean War In Color"

Gisaeng were considered some of the most beautiful women in Korean history. In this blog, we introduce a few of the famous gisaeng, whose popularity can be compared to today's K-pop idols! #KoreanBeauty #KBeauty #KoreanHistory

Gisaeng were considered some of the most beautiful women in Korean history. In this blog, we introduce a few of the famous gisaeng, whose popularity can be compared to today's K-pop idols! #KoreanBeauty #KBeauty #KoreanHistory

Traditional Costumes of the Korean People, part 2: Women

Hello all, Today I will continue my article on Korean costume by talking about women's costume. Above you see two women spinning hemp in the traditional costume, called either Hanbok or Chosonbok. The two main visible pieces of the costume are the Jeogori, top, and Chima, skirt. Jeogori is also used to refer to the man's shirt, which is of a similar cut, but the woman's top is much shorter. The jeogori in this drawing is rather fancy, with contrasting collar, cuffs, underarms and goreum…

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