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Joseon's precedent for labor-management relations

After going through with the Imjin War and the Manchu War of 1636, the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) experienced substantial changes starting from the base of society from the late 17th century. The basic change began with the slave population that took up 2/3 of the population at the time. Many slaves had grievances against Joseon society. As a result, various mutual-aid commun...

Jangseogak Archives | 2014-05-14 15:53

'Gye,' mutual aid fund between master, slave

After going through the Imjin and Manchu wars of 1636, the Joseon Kingdom experienced substantial changes starting from the bottom of society from the late 17th century. The change began with the slave class that took up two-thirds of the population at that time. Many slaves had grievances against Joseon society. As a result, various mutual-aid communities, called “gye” - suc...

Jangseogak Archives | 2014-05-08 16:15

Ha Won and Gam Jang - A man and his concubine

Ha Won (1451-1518) was the son of Ha Wee-ji, who was well-known for being a member of the “Sayukshin” or the six ministers of the Joseon Kingdom who were executed by King Sejo in 1456 for plotting to assassinate the king and restore the former King Danjong to the throne). When the “Sayuksin incident” occurred, he was only 7 and he barely escaped with his life by fleeing to th...

Jangseogak Archives | 2014-04-30 16:24

Praemonitus, praemunitus 'Magyeongunhae'

A hit television series was aired in 2013 about the life of a veterinarian specializing in horses during the Joseon Kingdom. In the drama, the class of the equine veterinarian was described as even lower than horses. This shows how valuable and useful horses were in Joseon society.

Jangseogak Archives | 2014-04-22 16:29

Autobiography of woman of Joseon literati family

In the Confucius Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), life was not easy for women. They were confined to domestic life, with many restrictions placed upon them. Yet, within the household, they held a certain degree of authority. The wives of the literati families, and especially those of the eldest son, were not content with living a passive life merely as a wife or a mother.They took...

Jangseogak Archives | 2014-04-15 17:02

Amhaeng-eosa: secret royal inspector in Joseon Kingdom

These days, news of a modern version of the “amhaeng-eosa” or secret royal inspector prevails throughout the country. There was a story about a military unit that introduced an undercover system to unearth internal problems in its barracks. Meanwhile, undercover election observers have reportedly worked against fraudulent and manipulated elections.

Jangseogak Archives | 2014-04-08 19:12

'Gwageo' exam is ladder to success in Joseon Kingdom

There is much debate about “edupoor” these days. It refers to households where parents spend excessively on education on the belief that their child’s entrance into a prestigious college is the foundation for a successful life

Jangseogak Archives | 2014-04-01 16:17

Yun Jeung's letter shows matchmaking of past

There is an old Korean saying that "If you arrange a good marriage, you are offered three cups of good liquor, but if not, you will get three slaps on the cheek." This reminds us about how careful a person should be when matchmaking.

Jangseogak Archives | 2014-03-25 18:51

Rediscovering aesthetics of Jongmyo Shrine

Have you visited Jongmyo yet? The Jongmyo Shrine, otherwise known as the Royal Ancestral Shrine, is located in the center of Seoul. Along with "Sajik" (Altars of the Earth and Grain Deities), it flanks Gyeongbok Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon Kingdom.

Jangseogak Archives | 2014-03-18 17:27

Forgotten story of Princess Gyeonghye

If the tragic death of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots (1542-87) touched the hearts of many in Britain, a century earlier in Korea there was another tragic protagonist in the royal court of the Joseon Kingdom.

Jangseogak Archives | 2014-03-11 17:01

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