Articles related to "Korean History"

A look at the ancient capital of the Silla Dynasty, Gyeongju city in South Korea, where some of the country's greatest historical treasures await.

Palace politics and spiritual guides tips the balance of power to see who takes control of the throne in the epic period Korean drama Jumong.

As tensions remain high on the Korean peninsula, another year of poor harvests means many North Koreans will endure shortages this winter, raising the spectre of famine.

The Korean martial art of Kuk Sul Do has a rich history, dating back to the primitive people over four thousand years ago that helped create it.

The Korean martial art of Kuk Sul Do has a rich history, dating back to the primitive people over four thousand years ago that helped create it.

North Korea was a country in disarray during the 1990s, shorn of Soviet support the Pyongyang regime struggled to feed its population.

By the mid-1990's North Korea was on the brink of collapse, unable to feed his starving population Kim Jong-il announced a new 'army first' policy prioritising supplies.

Travelers who plan to visit South Korea will learn that this is an area full of contradictions with its bustling cities and serene temples.

Elaborate Buddhist carvings decorate the man made granite cavern of Seokguram Grotto. This historic cave temple is still an architectural mystery today.

South Korea's capital, Seoul, is home to many gorgeous palaces. Many of these royal residences have recently undergone extensive renovation and are worth a visit.

This parallel of Sergio Leone's masterpiece 'The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly' is much more than a whacky re-make.