History of Korea - Stories from Korea

Tonghak Peasant Revolution: Korea’s 1894 Uprising

“The people are the most precious thing under heaven. We rise not for ourselves alone, but for the people of […]

“To walk through Korea’s ancient sites is to step into a living chronicle of a civilization that has endured for

“To walk through Korea’s heritage sites is to walk through the living memory of a civilization that has endured for

“To the east of the sea, there is a flourishing land — a kingdom rich in culture, strength, and the

“They were known as Hwarang — Flowering Knights — young men of noble bearing who embodied the ideals of loyalty,

“The stones of Korea’s ancient places do not merely shelter the past — they speak it aloud to every generation

“To walk among Korea’s ancient stones is to hear the whispers of dynasties past — each pillar, gate, and courtyard

“We hereby proclaim the independence of Korea and the liberty of the Korean people.” — Opening line of the Korean

“To walk among the stones and timbers of Korea’s great heritage sites is to step into a living conversation between

“We are the successors of Goguryeo. That is why our country is called Goryeo.” — Seo Hui, Goryeo diplomat, during

“To walk through the gates of Korea’s great heritage sites is to step into the living memory of a civilization

“To walk through Korea’s ancient sites is to walk through the living memory of a civilization that has endured for