wikipedia highlights: Korean war: As a product of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States, Korea had been split into two sovereign states in 1948 with the border set at the 38th parallel. A socialist state was established in the north under the communist leadership of Kim Il-sung and a capitalist state in the south under the anti-communist leadership of Syngman Rhee. Both governments of the two newContinue reading “The Korean War”
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Changdeokgung
Changdeokgung was originally built in 1405 as a secondary palace, but when Gyeongbokgung (Seoul’s principal palace) was destroyed during the Japanese invasion in the 1590s, it became the primary royal residence until 1872. It remained in use well into the 20th century. Like all Joseon palaces, it has a mountain behind it and a small streamContinue reading “Changdeokgung “
Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty form a collection of 40 tombs scattered over 18 locations. Built over five centuries, from 1408 to 1966, the tombs honoured the memory of ancestors, showed respect for their achievements, asserted royal authority, and protected ancestral spirits from evil. By being entombed in the nation’s dynastic capital, itContinue reading “Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty”
Living Too Close to North Korea
In many large Seoul subway stations, there are cabinets that say “relief goods storage” that contain gas masks and other emergency-preparedness equipment. Many of these stations also serve as bomb shelters to protect the population from North Korean attacks. How prepared are we for nuclear war? Read this article to find out. Spoiler alert: the results areContinue reading “Living Too Close to North Korea”
Krista Marson 