The Joseon Dynasty, Korea's last kingdom, opens the first general post office in Seoul, inaugurating a modern postal service in the country. The service initially covered the Seoul-Incheon area. 1954 ...

Gems such as ivory, crystal, amber were imported from Arabia. Finally, the name Korea originated from Goryeo during this period. The Goryeo dynasty gave birth to splendid culture. Specifically, the ...

The new capital, located in the center of the Korean Peninsula, was easily accessible via the Hangang River, which flowed directly through its heart. King Taejong, the third king and son of the ...

Following the last two weeks of historical deep dive into the beauty trends of the Silla and Goryeo dynasties, Asia Society Korea presents to you The History of Korean Beauty: Joseon Dynasty as a part ...

Asia Society Korea’s last blog post focused on the Silla people’s great interest in beauty and their appearances. Today, Asia Society Korea will examine the shift in aesthetics and the social status ...