“Of the Three Kingdoms of ancient Korea, Baekje was perhaps the most cosmopolitan — a maritime kingdom whose art, Buddhism,

“The first is the azure sky after rain; the second is the antique mirror; the third is Goryeo’s celadon.” —

“My life and death are matters I have long decided. Do not be troubled by my passing.” — Yi Sun-sin,

“A wise man can acquaint himself with them before the morning is over; a stupid man can learn them in

“We hereby declare that Korea is an independent nation and that Koreans are a self-governing people.”— Opening words of the

“Among all the treasures buried beneath the ancient tumuli of Gyeongju, nothing speaks more powerfully of Silla’s golden age than

“The horse gallops beyond the great mountains; the walls of Goguryeo stand where heaven meets the earth.” — Traditional reflection