[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-woo] When it comes to Joseon Dynasty history, people commonly think of the "Annals of the Joseon Dynasty." Learning Joseon history is often considered memorizing the ...

PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province — Korea’s only museum to permanently exhibit an original copy of the historic annals from the 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty has reopened its doors after an extensive 10-month ...

In Korea's Joseon Dynasty, there were records even the king was forbidden to read. They were the draft chronicles written by royal court historians.

Most people think of Seoul as a metropolitan city that is the center of millennial culture, but what they don't know is that Seoul is also a place full of historic sites that preserve the long legacy ...

October 2017 - Asia Society Korea continues its World Heritage Series this month by previewing the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Joseon was Korea’s last dynasty, ruling over a united Korean ...

PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province — A museum dedicated to historical records from the Joseon era (1392-1910) has reopened following a 10-month renovation, with a focus on outreach to community. The ...

SAN FRANCISCO — In 1728, King Yeongjo of the Joseon dynasty quashed a rebellion that had threatened to dethrone him. His victory cemented his rule and allowed him to stay in power for an impressive 52 ...

“Daemyeongnyul,” a rare historical document from the early years of the 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty, also known as “The Great Ming Code,” has lost its Treasure status due to its history of theft before ...

SEOUL -- A visitor to Korea expects to see traditional Asian architecture. It is, after all, what makes this country unique to an American. In Seoul, there may be nothing more majestic and traditional ...