Tag: Korean history
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Korean History: The ‘Review Bombing’ of King Sejo’s Tomb and the Uncomfortable Truth Revealed by the Film ‘The Man Who Lived with a King’
Korean history In 2026, South Korea is experiencing a fervent re-evaluation of historical figures. In particular, the recently released film ‘The Man Who Lived with a King’ (hereafter ‘The Man Who Lived with a King’) has reignited controversy surrounding Sejo, the 7th king of Joseon. A bizarre phenomenon is even occurring where viewers of the…
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Toegye’s Return Journey, The Santiago of the East? 3 Truths No One Knew!
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘The Santiago of the East’? To be honest, it was a bit unfamiliar to me at first. But then I was surprised to hear the news about the recent ‘Reenactment of Toegye’s Last Return Journey’ event, which started at Gyeongbokgung Palace. On March 30th, the 6th Reenactment of Toegye’s…