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Jeoseungsaja - The Korean Grim Reaper (#63)

Ever wondered about the Korean counterpart to the grim reaper? In this video, we’ll unravel the mysteries of the jeoseungsaja 저승사자, the messenger of the underworld. These figures dressed in black hanbok, guide the souls in the afterlife and bring them to the ten kings of hell and king Yeomra 염라대왕 for judgment. We will discover how these figures reflect on Korea’s views on life, death and the…

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Hendrick Hamel - The Dutchman Who Revealed Korea (Korean History)

Let’s discover the incredible story of Hendrick Hamel (헨드릭 하멜), a Dutch sailor shipwrecked in 17th-century Korea. He was held captive for 13 years during the Joseon Dynasty and his journal became the first Western account of Korea, unveiling its culture to the world. Join me in exploring his adventure, survival, and lasting impact! Hamel’s story is similar to Jame’s Clavell’s novel Shogun, in…

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Queen Wongyeong: The Kingmaker

In this episode, we’ll be going back to the foundation of the Joseon dynasty and take a look at the life of Queen Wongyeong, the primary wife of Yi Bang-won better known as King Taejong, the third king of Joseon. Queen Wongyeong shaped the Joseon dynasty from behind the scenes and was a mother to the most revered king in Korean history: King Sejong the Great. If you enjoyed this video 🙏 please…

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Ahn Jung-geun - Korean Independence Activist (안중근) [Korean History 57]

In this video, I will discuss the life and achievements of Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910), a Korean independence activist who dedicated his life to making Korea independent from Imperial Japan. He is most famous for his assassination of Ito Hirobumi 伊藤 博文, an important Japanese politician. Ito Hirobumi was the first prime-minister of Japan and the first resident-general of Korea. This event is…

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Queen Woo - Ancient Korea’s Most Powerful Woman [Korean History 56]

#korea #koreanhistory #kdrama #goguryeo #historyofkorea (episode 56) In this video, I will be talking about Queen Woo 왕후 우씨 (160-5 – 234) of Goguryeo고구려, a kingdom during the Three Kingdoms Period of Korea 삼국시대. She was the wife of Go Nammu, later remembered as King Gogukcheon 고국천왕, 고남무 (176-197). She subsequently became the wife of his younger brother, Go Yeonu who became known as King Sansang…

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Empress Myeongseong - The Last Queen of Joseon [Korean History]

#korea #koreanhistory #kdrama #joseon #historyofkorea (episode 55) Empress Myeongseong 명성황후, Queen Min, born Min Ja-yeong 민자영, was the wife of Gojong 고종 (1852 – 1919), the last king of Joseon and First Emperor of the Korean Empire 대한제국. She was fatherless but well educated. She didn’t seem to care for lavish social events and expensive fashion pieces. She spent a lot of her time furthering her…

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King Hyojong - Reviving the Joseon Dynasty [Korean History 54]

Hyojong (효종), born Yi Ho (이호), was the 17th king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. He was born in 1619 and was the 2nd son of King Injo (인조). His older brother was Crown Prince Sohyeon (소현세자), born Yi Wang (이왕), who died suddenly in 1645. His father, Injo, was crowned when Gwanghaegun (광해군) was removed from the throne by a coup from the Westerners faction (서인). King Hyojong is remembered for laying…

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The Korean Empire and the End of the Monarchy [Korean History 50]

In this video, I will focus on important events that occurred at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century in Korea; more precisely, the end of the Joseon Dynasty 조선 and the whole history of the Korean Empire (Daehanjaeguk) 대한제국 (1897-1910). During this relatively short period of time, Korea saw tremendous social changes and also a major loss of its sovereignty. First, we…

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Makercity Sewoon Plaza. Ongoing renewal #seoul #korea #exploreseoul #travelkorea #igkorea #세운 #travelseoul (at Makercity Sewoon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZomISPtK1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Red Phoenix flag used when escorting a king during the Joseon dynasty. It symbolizes the south, the fire element and the summer season. #주작기 #korea #koreanhistory #joseon #vermilionbird #flags #igkorea #travelkorea #history (at South Korea) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqWjGmryTWX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Seoul Retro #seoul #korea #travelkorea #80s #madonna #gundam #arcadecabinet #makercity #cheonggyecheon #세운상가 #it#igkorea #oldseoul (at Makercity Sewoon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqT7vlzSF2-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We know it’s spring in Korea when forsythias 개나리 (kaenari) are blooming. It also happens to be Seoul’s official flower #korea #spring #springblooms #forsythia #개나리 #clearday #travelkorea #corée #flowers #igdaily (at Yongin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqRvoIsv7OP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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BTS x Lego collaboration pop-up store experience. Make and design your own lego fan figurine. #bts #dynamite #korea #seoul #gangnam #lego #legobts #travelkorea #unexpected #kpop #popupshop (at Gangnam Seoul Korea) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqRY3dPS7pE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Obligatory cherry blossom picture 2023 #korea #cherryblossom #sakura #spring #벚꽃 #travelkorea #lowpollutionday #flowers (at Yongin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqMhzVGv-Is/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Heunginjimun Gate (Dongdaemun) - East gate of the ancient Seoul city wall built in 1398. Rebuilt in 1869. Heunginjimun literally means “Gate of Rising Benevolence” #seoul #korea #travelkorea #joseon #흥인지문 #koreanhistory #동대문 #nationaltreasure (at Heunginjimun) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqKOv92vf_f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Larva characters (animation) in traditional Joseon garb. They are wearing jeonnip 전립 hats. #korea #seoul #larvacartoon #라바 #travelkorea #koreananimation #tuba (at Seoul, Korea) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqHJ-3gyOnC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Little has changed in Korea in 400 years. (From the Diaries of the Royal Secretariat) #thosewhoknowknow #korea #worktillyoudrop #후설 #joseon (at South Korea) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEigP3yDqZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=