Two pagodas slated for National Treasure designation — the Five-Story Stone Pagoda at Bowonsa Temple Site in Seosan (L) and ...

Two stone pagodas long recognized as masterpieces of early Goryeo architecture are set to be elevated from Treasures to ...

In 901, Gungye, a member of the Silla royal family, founded Later Goguryeo in Songak (present-day Gaeseong), exerting control over present-day Gangwon-do and Gyeonggi-do. He expanded the territory, ...

From diversely shaped vases to an openwork incense burner supported by three little rabbits, the essence of Goryeo celadon or “cheongja” is on display at the National Museum of Korea (NMK). “The Best ...

Compared to other dynasties like the Silla (57 B.C.-A.D. 935) or Joseon (1392-1910), relatively less attention gets paid to the Goryeo dynasty which existed for 475 years, from 918 to 1392. But this ...

This is the fifth of a 10-part series on Korean history from its mythological, ancient beginning until the present day. This project is sponsored by several companies and public agencies including ...

The large ruins of a pond and a garden from the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) have been discovered at Silsangsa Temple in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do (North Jeolla Province). This is the first time that a Goryeo ...

With chisels, knives, brushes and sometimes bare hands, ancient Korean artists made masterpieces. And the pieces they left behind tell us that traits like modesty and simplicity hardly define ancient ...

Actor Kim Dong Jun has shared his insights into his upcoming drama 'Goryeo-Khitan War,' where he portrays King Hyun Jong, the eighth ruler of Goryeo. The historical drama focuses on King Hyun Jong's ...

South Korean TV network KBS has released new stills and announced the premiere month for the upcoming K-drama Goryeo-Khitan War, starring Kim Dong-jun. Kim Dong-jun will be joined by Choi Soo-jong, ...