By the mid-19th century, the western powers had forced the Qing dynasty of China and Japan to open their doors and then asked the same of Joseon, but Joseon duly rejected such requests. Joseon did not ...

"I was captivated by Korean palaces and Joseon-era culture (1392-1910) after watching the Korean drama 'Princess Hours.' Despite the cold weather, I visited Korea to experience how traditional ...