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Tag: Korean Superstition

Jumong: Origin Story of Goguryeo’s Great Ruler

Dongmyeong of Goguryeo or Dongmyeongseongwang was a legendary founder of the Goguryeo Dynasty who ruled from 58 BCE to 19 BCE. His family name was Go and his personal name…

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Silla’s Divine Ruler: The Story of Legendary Hyeokgeose

Park Hyeokgeose Geoseogan was a legendary founder of the Silla Dynasty who ruled from 57BCE to 4CE. At the foot of the beautiful Yangsan Mountain was a well called Nakjeong….

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Fengshui: What this Korean Movie Tells us about its Culture

Fengshui is a 2018 filmed by director Park Hee-gon, starring Cho Seung-woo, Ji Sung, and Kim Sung-kyu. The film’s Korean title is Myeong-dang, which means an auspicious site. The film…

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