The Three KingdomsAccording to Wikipedia - The Three Kingdoms of Korea (Hangul: 삼국시대; Hanja: 三國時代) refer to the ancient Korean kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, which dominated the Korean peninsula and parts of Manchuria for much of the 1st millennium. The Three Kingdoms period ran from 57 AD until Silla's triumph over Goguryeo in 668,[1] which marked the beginning of the North and South States period (남북국시대) of Unified Silla in the South and Balhae in the North.
Here's a link to the history of Korea. Goguryeo Kingdom37 B.C. - 668 A.D. Goguryeo covered large parts of present-day Manchuria. The country was not only the most powerful and most aggressive kingdom of three kingdoms in existence (Baekje and Silla being the other two) but also the most powerful in Northeast Asia in the 5th century. King Gwanggaeto the Great (375-413), in particular, conquered the largest territory in the entire history of Korea. Read more...
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Baekje Kingdom18 B.C. - 660 A.D. In 18 B.C., Baekje was founded in the Hangang River basin, emerged as the dominant kingdom of the Three Kingdom Period (5th century). It became the center of northeast Asia's economy and trade due to its important role as marine traffic route.
Furthermore, Baekje dispatched many scholars including Ah Jikgi and Wang In These scholars introduced Buddhism, the thousand-character text and Chinese literature to Japan. Their teachings helped Asuka culture - Japans first Buddhist culture in the 7th century - to flourish. Silla Kingdom57B.C. - 935 A.D. - The year 57BC marks the beginning of the Silla Dynasty. Together with the Goguryeo and Baekje, Silla was the third of the Three States Era, controlling the southeastern region of the Korean peninsula for 1000 years. Silla fostered dramatic development in the sciences, mathematics, culture and religion. You can watch the main relics of Silla through this video.
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Hangeul - Korean Alphabet (1 of 2)UNESCO's Hangeul - the only language invented (1443 AD) !! Hangul is the only language created with intentions. It is created by king sejong in chosun dynasty of Korea. Recent research shows us Hangul letters are based on shape of mouth when they pronounce.
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Hanguel - Korean Alphabet (2 of 2) |
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Taekwondo History"Taekwondo is an empty-hand combat form that entails the use of the whole body. Tae means "to Kick" or "Smash with the feet," Kwon implies "punching" or "destroying with the hand or fist," and Domeans "way" or "method." Taekwondo thus, is the technique of unarmed combat for self defense that involves the skillful application of techniques that include punching, jumping kicks, blocks, dodges, parrying actions with hands and feet. It is more than a mere physical fighting skill, representing as it does a way of thinking and a pattern of life requiring strict discipline. It is a system of training both the mind and the body in which great emphasis is placed on the development of the trainee's moral character....The earliest records of Taekwondo practice date back to about 50 B.C..." Read more.
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Human Weapon - TaekwondoThe history and origins of taekwondo & Taekkyeon
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Turtle Ship - Geobukseonthe "Turtle Ship"; an ironclad warship shaped like a turtle (invented by Admiral Yi Sun-shin in 1592 or so, during the reign of King Sonjo of the Choson Dynasty) - wikipedia
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Korean AstronomyKorea has a long history of astronomical observation records and a wealthy heritage. These range from the drawings of astronomical observations at the tombs of ancient kings to the Korean astronomical almanac, from the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia which was built in the seventh century to the most accurate sundial of its time, to the world's oldest whole-sky map, engraved in stone. Read more...
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Korean Pottery |
Korean Traditional Clothes - Hanbok |
A vocal and percussional music Pansori |
Ancient Korean Traditional MusicHere presented the Kayagum Sanjo Variation (Korean; 가야금 산조), performed by Hwang Byeonggi (Korean; 황병기, 1935 ~ Present), in 1966. Kayagum is a traditional Korean zither-like string instrument with 12 strings... "The History of the Three Kingdoms of Korea", the Kayagum is supposed to have been developed around the 6th century in the Gaya confederacy by King Gasil. Read more...
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