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February 12, 2026
The Three Generations’ Punishment Rule in Ancient Korea

The Three Generations’ Punishment Rule in Ancient Korea

Do you know that one person's crime could wipe out the entire generation in the olden days?

How Queens Were Chosen (and Sometimes Deposed) in Joseon (Part 2)

How Queens Were Chosen (and Sometimes Deposed) in Joseon (Part 2)

Since we talked about the crown princesses, why not the queens?

The Truth Behind Joseon’s Virtuous Women Monuments

The Truth Behind Joseon’s Virtuous Women Monuments

Heard of the Joseon Women Monument is Sageuks? This is what to know about it.

Perilla Leaf in Korean Romantic Relationships

Perilla Leaf in Korean Romantic Relationships

Do you think perilla leaf is enough to cause a fight in a relationship?

Animals and Their Symbols in Korea

Animals and Their Symbols in Korea

Have you ever wondered what the animals in Korea stand for? Here are some you should know.

If Historical Korean Kings Had TikTok Accounts

If Historical Korean Kings Had TikTok Accounts

If you ever imagined Korean Kings in Royal Hanboks on TikTok, you are not alone because I just did as well and this is what they look like

Different Types of Kimchi Everyone Should Try

Different Types of Kimchi Everyone Should Try

You think Nappa Cabbage Kimchi is the only existing Kimchi? Here's why you are totally wrong

Cheomseongdae: Korea’s Ancient Star Tower

Cheomseongdae: Korea’s Ancient Star Tower

The Cheomseongdae (첨성대) observatory is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia and one of Korea’s most treasured landmarks. It existed way before modern science but proved its worth a...

The Loconomy Fever: Korea’s Regional Foods Trend

The Loconomy Fever: Korea’s Regional Foods Trend

Loconomy brings a refreshing wave and taste for several foods in South Korea, and people can't stop talking about how creative the idea to support local farmers is.

Hierarchies in the Ancient Korean Royal House and Their Meaning

Hierarchies in the Ancient Korean Royal House and Their Meaning

Ancient Korea was organized around strict hierarchies, in which everyone belonged to a class. Even the rich were divided by power and birthrights that had certain privileges and limitations.