The 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 through AD 100 (C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the 1st century AD or 1st century CE to distinguish it from the 1st century BC which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era,epoch,or historical period. The Roman Empire,Han China and the Parthian Persia were the most powerful and hegemonic states.
The Korean Empire,officially the Empire of Korea or Imperial Korea,was a Korean monarchical state proclaimed in October 1897 by King Gojong of the Joseon dynasty. The empire stood until Japan's annexation of Korea in August 1910.
Taejo of Joseon,personal name Yi Seong-gye,later Yi Dan,was the founder and first ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. After overthrowing the Goryeo dynasty,he ascended to the throne in 1392 and abdicated six years later during a strife between his sons. He was honored as Emperor Go following the establishment of the Korean Empire.
Jeong Mong-ju,also known by his art name Poeun (포은),was a Korean calligrapher,diplomat,philosopher,poet,and revolutionary. He was a major figure during the transition from the Goryeo (918-1392) dynasty to the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897).
Gongmin of Goryeo,was 31st ruler of Goryeo from 1351 to 1374. He was the second son of King Chungsuk.
Jeong Do-jeon,also known by his pen name Sambong,was a prominent Korean scholar-official during the late Goryeo to the early Joseon periods. He served as the first Chief State Councillor of Joseon,from 1392 until 1398 when he was killed by the Joseon king Yi Bang-won. Jeong Dojeon was an adviser to the Joseon founder Yi Seong-gye and also the principal architect of the Joseon dynasty's policies,laying down the kingdom's ideological,institutional,and legal frameworks which would govern it for five centuries.
The Korean Martyrs were the victims of religious persecution against Catholics during the 19th century in Korea.
Jewel in the Palace is a 2003 South Korean historical drama television series directed by Lee Byung-hoon. It first aired on MBC from September 15,2003,to March 23,2004,where it was the top program with an average viewership rating of 45.8% and a peak of 57.1%. Produced for US$15 million,it was later exported to 91 countries and has earned US$103.4 million worldwide,being known as one of the primary proponents of the Korean Wave by heightening the spread of Korean culture abroad.
Korean philosophy focuses on a totality of world view. Some aspects of Shamanism,Buddhism,and Neo-Confucianism were integrated into Korean philosophy. Traditional Korean thought has been influenced by a number of religious and philosophical thought-systems over the years. As the main influences on life in Korea,often Korean Shamanism,Korean Taoism,Korean Buddhism,Korean Confucianism and Silhak movements have shaped Korean life and thought. From 20th century,various Western philosophical thoughts have strongly influenced on Korean academia,politics,and daily life.
South Korea competed as Korea at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona,Spain. 226 competitors,154 men and 72 women,took part in 134 events in 24 sports.
Jeongjo of Joseon,personal name Yi San,sometimes called Jeongjo the Great,was the 22nd monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. From 1775 to 1776,he acted as a regent for his grandfather King Yeongjo,and on his death reigned as king from April 27,1776 until August 18,1800. On succeeding his grandfather,King Yeongjo,he made various attempts to reform and improve the nation.
The Great King,Sejong is a 2008 South Korean historical television series depicting the life of the fourth monarch of Joseon,Sejong the Great. Considered one of the greatest kings in Korean history,Sejong created Hangul,the Korean alphabet. The series aired on KBS from January 5 to December 7,2008 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:30 for 86 episodes. Episodes 1 to 26 aired on KBS1,and episodes 27 to 86 aired on KBS2.
Jo Jeong-rae is a novelist from South Korea,best known as the author of the best-selling novels Taebaek Mountain Range,Arirang,and Han River'
The Eternal Empire is a 1995 South Korean film directed by Park Jong-won. It was chosen as Best Film at the Grand Bell Awards.
Painter of the Wind is a 2008 South Korean historical television series starring Moon Geun-young and Park Shin-yang. Based on the bestselling historical fiction novel by Lee Jung-myung that took artistic license with the premise that perhaps the Joseon painter Shin Yun-bok had really been a woman,it centers on Yun-bok,a talented young painter who disguises herself as a boy to search for her father's murderer. She meets Kim Hong-do,a master painter who guides her into becoming a great artist,and they develop a strong friendship of mentor and disciple.
Sageuk in Korean denotes historical dramas,including traditional drama plays,films or television series. In English language literature sageuk usually refers to historical films and television series. In North Korea,South Korean historical dramas are generally called 고전영화or classic film.
Jeong Do-jeon (Korean: 정도전) is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Cho Jae-hyun in the title role as Jeong Do-jeon,a real-life historical figure (1342–1398) who was one of the most powerful scholars and politicians of his time and a close supporter of King Taejo,the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. The period drama shows the crucial role Jeong had in the planning and founding of Joseon and the obstacles he faced in the process,as well as his lasting impact on Joseon's politics and laws. It aired on KBS1 from January 4 to June 29,2014 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:40 for 50 episodes.
Korean historiography is the way of writing Korean history. The historiography of Korea has evolved over time,reflecting specific periods and cultural contexts,leading to a better understanding of Korean history. During the Joseon Dynasty,historical narratives were influenced by the perspective of the royal court,emphasizing a state-centric view. However,through the independence movement and the Japanese colonial period,Korean historiography shifted towards a more realistic analysis and critical thinking. Modern Korean historiography attempts to offer multi-dimensional understanding through independent perspectives,diverse theories,and methodologies,highlighting the comparative characteristics and significance of Korean history.
Korean clans of foreign origin refers to Korean clans that claim descent from a progenitor of foreign origin,based on genealogical records.
Crash Landing on You is a 2019–2020 South Korean television series written by Park Ji-eun,directed by Lee Jeong-hyo and starring Hyun Bin,Son Ye-jin,Seo Ji-hye,and Kim Jung-hyun. It is about a successful South Korean businesswoman and chaebol heiress who,while paragliding near Seoul,South Korea,is swept up in a sudden storm,crash-lands in the North Korean portion of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ),and meets an army captain and son of the Director of the GPB in the Korean People's Army who decides he will help her hide. Over time,they fall in love,despite the divide and dispute between their respective countries.
