The war lasted for seven years until 1598, which is called the Japanese invasions of Korea of 1592–1598 or Imjin War. Feeling threatened by the invading Japanese troops, King Seonjo of Joseon fled to ...

European countries expanded their colonies in Asia and Africa. 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 ...

Following the last two weeks of historical deep dive into the beauty trends of the Silla and Goryeo dynasties, Asia Society Korea presents to you The History of Korean Beauty: Joseon Dynasty as a part ...

The map featured a jingoistic quote from Kim Jong Un in the top left corner. Labeled "Joseon," the term North Korea typically uses for itself, the map displayed administrative districts only for ...

October 2017 - Asia Society Korea continues its World Heritage Series this month by previewing the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Joseon was Korea’s last dynasty, ruling over a united Korean ...

The city of Seoul conducts this almost every day to foster a familiarity with the history of the Joseon Dynasty.

For multidisciplinary artist Kim Sung-hwan, Hawaii is not just an idyllic dot on the map. It is a place deeply intertwined ...