Angie's Han Stories

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Baekje Founder: King Onjo’s Start to a Powerful Dynasty

King Onjo was a founder of the Baekje Dynasty who ruled from 18 BCE to 28 CE. Onjo was Dongmyeong of Goguryeo’s youngest son. Dongmyeong was a legendary founder of…

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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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A Taxi Driver: Tragedy of the Gwangju Uprising

A Taxi Driver is a 2017 filmed by director Jang Hoon, starring Song Kang-ho and Thomas Kretschmann. The movie is based on a true story about a German journalist, Jürgen…

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Assassination: What to Watch for in this Korean Movie

Assassination is a 2015 filmed by director Choi Dong-hoon, starring Jun Ji-hyun, Lee Jung-jae, and Ha Jung-woo. The movie takes place from 1911 to 1949, during and after Japanese occupation…

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