History

A bronze statue, building, tower, monument, etc., being erected or built.

Creating an institution, organization, club, etc.

An impression of being in a completely different world due to much progress and change in a relatively short period of time.

The act of accepting and continuing the tradition, culture, achievements, etc., of ancestors.

The act of taking over the position of a king or powerful man.

One of three ancient kingdoms of the Korean Peninsula, which was located in the northern region; built in 37 B.C. by Go Jumong, it flourished and expanded to Liaodong of China; in 668 A.D., it was destroyed by the joint armies of the Silla Kingdom and the Chinese Tang Dynasty.

A state or situation which is extremely difficult and painful.

The country founded in 918 by Wang Geon after he united the Later Three Kingdoms; its capital was Gaeseong and Buddhist culture and Confucianism flourished; in 1392, it was brought down by Yi Seonggye, the founding father of the Joseon Dynasty.

The most important or difficult moment in a process.

Restoration of lost sovereignty.

The inside of a palace.

The class of high social status or ranking, or a person that belongs to such a class.