Applicants compose poems in Chinese in reenactment of Joseon era (1392-1910) tests to select senior officials, held by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in Unhyeongung Palace in the Jongno district on Sunday. (Ahn Hoon/The Korea Herald) koreaherald@heraldcorp.com
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