Shamanism in ancient Korea was a religion of fear and superstition ... to concentrate on finding universal truth through a life of frugality. The rulers of the succeeding Koryo Dynasty were even more ...

Records have shown that the gayageum underwent some changes during the Joseon dynasty in order to better accompany pansori singing. The second most widely used Korean string instrument is the haegeum, ...

stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic ingenuity of Korea. Made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree, hanji culture most thrived during the Joseon Dynasty and the Koryo ...