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Names of Korea
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There are various names of Korea in use today that are all derived from those of ancient Koreanic kingdoms and dynasties. The choice of name often depends on the language, whether the user is referrin
1884 stamp reading "Corean Post"
1884 stamp reading "Corean Post"
1885 stamp reading "Korea"
1885 stamp reading "Korea"
1900 stamp reading "Imperial Korean Post"
1900 stamp reading "Imperial Korean Post"
The name of Korea was first recorded in Chinese classic Shanhaijing vol.12. As shown in the picture, “Korea is located on the east of Lieyang (列陽, lit
The name of Korea was first recorded in Chinese classic Shanhaijing vol.12. As shown in the picture, “Korea is located on the east of Lieyang (列陽, lit. 'Yang side of the Lie River'), south of Haibei Mountains; Lieyang belongs to the state of Yan."
Goryeo
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Goryeo was a Korean state founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korean Peninsula until the establishment of Joseon in 13
Names of Korea
…referring to either or both modern Korean countries, and even the user's political views on the Korean conflict. The name Korea is an exonym, derived from Goryeo or Koryŏ. Both North Korea and South Korea use the name in English. However, in the Korean language, the two Koreas use different terms to refer to the…
Rafter finial in the shape of a dragon's head and wind chime, c. 10th century
Rafter finial in the shape of a dragon's head and wind chime, c. 10th century
The engraving of the original Tripitaka Koreana was begun in 1011 during the Khitan invasions to draw strength from the Buddha in defense of the kingd
The engraving of the original Tripitaka Koreana was begun in 1011 during the Khitan invasions to draw strength from the Buddha in defense of the kingdom.
The early 12th century was the height of the Korean celadon tradition and saw the full development of the indigenous "sanggam" technique of inlaid cel
The early 12th century was the height of the Korean celadon tradition and saw the full development of the indigenous "sanggam" technique of inlaid celadon.
General Yun Kwan (1040–1111) and his army.
General Yun Kwan (1040–1111) and his army.