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Sarangchae
A () is a section of a Korean traditional house () that is generally reserved for men and guests. It can be composed of a number of rooms and elements, including notably the (). In smaller homes, the may just consist of a single , in which case they are one and the same. The and ''anbang'' are the female-oriented counterparts''.'' They are more private sections of the house exclusive to women (and prohibited to especially male guests), from which they cook, store precious items away from guests, and manage the household. These gendered spaces first emerged around the Joseon period, following a Confucian ideal of strict separation of genders. They became widespread during that period, even in the countryside. However, they are now uncommon. Description Function A is a section of the house where men can sleep, study, and entertain guests. However, in some particularly large houses, guests could be entertained in yet another structure, with outsiders being prohibited entr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue House
Cheong Wa Dae (), also known as the Blue House in English, is a public park that was the former Office of the President of South Korea, executive office and residence of the president of South Korea. Located in Seoul's Jongno District, directly behind Gyeongbokgung Palace, it served as the center of presidential administration and state receptions from 1948 until 2022. Under the presidency of Yoon Suk Yeol, it was opened to the public as a museum and urban park. Cheong Wa Dae is expected to become the presidential residence again after the presidential office is moved. Cheong Wa Dae is a complex of multiple buildings built largely in the traditional Korean architecture, Korean architectural style with some modern architectural elements and facilities. It currently consists of the Main Office Hall ''Bon-gwan'', the Presidential Residence, the State Reception House ''Yeongbin-gwan'', the ''Chunchu-gwan'', Press Hall, the Secretariat Buildings, and other buildings and structures. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarangbang British Museum Room 67 N04
A () is a section of a Korean traditional house () that is generally reserved for men and guests. It can be composed of a number of rooms and elements, including notably the (). In smaller homes, the may just consist of a single , in which case they are one and the same. The and ''anbang'' are the female-oriented counterparts''.'' They are more private sections of the house exclusive to women (and prohibited to especially male guests), from which they cook, store precious items away from guests, and manage the household. These gendered spaces first emerged around the Joseon period, following a Confucian ideal of strict separation of genders. They became widespread during that period, even in the countryside. However, they are now uncommon. Description Function A is a section of the house where men can sleep, study, and entertain guests. However, in some particularly large houses, guests could be entertained in yet another structure, with outsiders being prohibited entr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanok
A (; name in South Korea) or ''chosŏnjip'' (; name in North Korea and for Koreans in Yanbian, China), is a traditional Korean house. were first designed and built in the 14th century during the Joseon dynasty. Korean architecture considers the positioning of the house in relation to its surroundings, with thought given to the land and seasons. The interior of the house is also planned accordingly. This principle is called ''baesanimsu'' (), meaning that the ideal house is built with a mountain in the back and a river in the front. shapes differ by region. In the cold northern regions of Korea, are built in a square with a courtyard in the middle in order to retain heat better. In the south, are more open and L-shaped. History A is a Korean house which was developed in the Korean Peninsula and Manchuria. Early history Paleolithic people in the Korean peninsula may have occupied caves or made temporary houses. In the Neolithic era, the temporary house developed into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Folk Museum Of Korea
National Folk Museum of Korea () is a national museum located on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It uses replicas of historical objects to illustrate the history of traditional life of the Korean people. History The museum's predecessor, the Chōsen Folk Art Museum, was founded in 1924, during Korea under Japanese rule, Japan's occupation of Korea. The three founders were the Asakawa brothers and Yanagi Sōetsu. The second museum carrying this name established on 8 November 1945 by the U.S. Government and opened on 25 April 1946 at the City Administration Memorial Hall. When the museum was merged with the National Museum of Korea, its collection of 4,555 artifacts was moved to the latter's Namsan site. In 1975, when the National Museum moved onto the grounds of Gyeongbokgung, it moved along with it into the Modern Art Museum Building. In 1993 it opened in its present site, which was the former site of the National Museum of Korea. The building' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anchae
An ''anchae'' () is a section of a Korean traditional house (''hanok'') that is reserved for women of the household. It can be composed of a number of rooms with different functions, including notably the ''anbang'' (), the innermost room reserved for the female head of the household. In smaller homes, the ''anchae'' may consist of just a single ''anbang'' and a kitchen. The ''sarangchae'' and ''sarangbang'' are the male-oriented counterparts, and could be either connected to the ''anchae'' or ''anbang'', or be a separate building altogether. Guests (especially male guests) were prohibited from entering the ''anchae'', and were instead generally hosted in the ''sarangchae''. Due to this, precious items were usually stored in the ''anchae'', as guests were less likely to have access to the space. However, the male head of the household and his immediate descendants were allowed into the ''anbang''. The head couple was generally expected to sleep separately in their respective roo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encyclopedia Of Korean Culture
The ''Encyclopedia of Korean Culture'' () is a Korean-language encyclopedia published by the Academy of Korean Studies and DongBang Media Co. It was originally published as physical books from 1991 to 2001. There is now an online version of the encyclopedia that continues to be updated. Overview On September 25, 1979, a presidential order (No. 9628; ) was issued to begin work on compiling a national encyclopedia. Work began on compiling the encyclopedia on March 18, 1980. It began publishing books in 1991. The encyclopedia's first version was completed, with 28 volumes, in 1995. It continued to be revised beginning in 1996. In 2001, the digital edition EncyKorea was published on CD-ROM A CD-ROM (, compact disc read-only memory) is a type of read-only memory consisting of a pre-pressed optical compact disc that contains computer data storage, data computers can read, but not write or erase. Some CDs, called enhanced CDs, hold b ... and DVD. It launched an online version in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon
Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Yalu River, Amnok and Tumen River, Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchen people, Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Korean Confucianism, Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Korean Buddhism, Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally Buddhists faced persecution. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the Korean peninsula and saw the he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Confucianism
Korean Confucianism, or Korean Ruism, is the form of Confucianism that emerged and developed in Korea. One of the most substantial influences in Korean intellectual history was the introduction of Confucian thought as part of the cultural influence from China. Today the legacy of Confucianism remains a fundamental part of Korean society, shaping the moral system, the way of life, social relations between old and young, high culture, and is the basis for much of the legal system. Confucianism in Korea is sometimes considered a pragmatic way of holding a nation together without the civil wars and internal dissent that were inherited from the Goryeo dynasty. Origins of Confucian thought Confucius ( , ) is generally thought to have been born in 551 BC and raised by his mother following the death of his father when Confucius was three years old. The Latinized name "Confucius" by which most Westerners recognize him is derived from "", probably first coined by 16th-century Jesuit missi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birthplace Of Park Chung Hee
An exhibit of the birthplace and childhood home of President Park Chung Hee () is currently located in , Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Park was the 1963–1979 President of South Korea. The home was registered as Cultural Heritage No. 86 of North Gyeongsang on February 25, 1993. Park was born in the home, and lived there until 1937. Other members of his family continued to occupy it late into the 20th century, although they have since moved out. The home was built in either 1900 or 1916. The exhibit consists of a number of buildings, including an '' anchae'', a '' sarangchae'', and a memorial hall to Park and his wife. Description Original appearance His childhood home originally consisted of an '' anchae'' (larger building for women) and a '' sarangchae'' (used mainly by men). Both buildings were rectangular in shape. Both buildings were made with tree branches and mud mixed with straw, and had thatched roofs and dirt floors. Between the two buildings was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Chosun Ilbo
''The Chosun Ilbo'' (, ), also known as ''The Chosun Daily,'' is a Korean-language newspaper of record for South Korea and among the oldest active newspapers in the country. With a daily circulation of more than 1,800,000, ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' has been audited annually since the Audit Bureau of Circulations was established in 1993. ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' and its subsidiary company, Digital Chosun, operate the ''Chosun.com'' news website, which also publishes news in English, Chinese, and Japanese. History The Chosun Ilbo Establishment Union was created in September 1919. ''The'' ''Chosun Ilbo'' newspaper was founded on 5 March 1920 by Sin Sogu with the financial support of the Daejong Business Association. Cho Jin-Tae, the vice-chairman of the Daejong Business Association was appointed the first President of the newspaper in 1920. However, as the Business Association failed to pay promised finances, the relationship between the Association and ''The Chosun Ilbo'' broke down ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anchae
An ''anchae'' () is a section of a Korean traditional house (''hanok'') that is reserved for women of the household. It can be composed of a number of rooms with different functions, including notably the ''anbang'' (), the innermost room reserved for the female head of the household. In smaller homes, the ''anchae'' may consist of just a single ''anbang'' and a kitchen. The ''sarangchae'' and ''sarangbang'' are the male-oriented counterparts, and could be either connected to the ''anchae'' or ''anbang'', or be a separate building altogether. Guests (especially male guests) were prohibited from entering the ''anchae'', and were instead generally hosted in the ''sarangchae''. Due to this, precious items were usually stored in the ''anchae'', as guests were less likely to have access to the space. However, the male head of the household and his immediate descendants were allowed into the ''anbang''. The head couple was generally expected to sleep separately in their respective roo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
