...d access to printed books. At around 1440, goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg successfully made the movable metal type printing press in Germany, which started the "Printing Revolution" in the West. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...rge numbers. When the 42nd king of Silla, King Heungdeok, died in 836, he was buried with his wife, Queen Jeongmok, who had died 10 years earlier, forming the royal tomb of King Heungdeok. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) -- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...lving. Today's Korean vocabulary contains extensive foreign words, which have taken root in modern Korean culture, giving the Korean language the largest vocabulary of all known languages. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) -- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...a and the reunification of Korea is probably largely dependent on Korean Americans. Korean Americans are in a position of influence in Washington DC on US policy," said Chang of UC Riverside. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) -- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed. Co...

...architectural intervention. Even the Injeongjeon, the official daily office of Joseon kings where most official important affairs of the kingdom were conducted, is grand but not opulent. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...ligraphy works, and he had a high understanding of Buddhism. He spent 11 years in exile in Jeju Island and Bukcheong, Hamgyeong Province." read the Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) -- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...ily to provide nutrition to the microbes in the vat," said Choi. Her close watch on the process pays off with treasured indigo cloth, an amalgamation of Korean culture and artisanship. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

... Great had the last laugh with Joseon Kingdom's finest warriors from his awesome 5,000-strong private army escorting the Great King wearing gold-laden armor on horseback for all to see. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) -- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

... Sunjong (1874-1926), and Emperor Yunghui of the Korean Empire along with Sunjong’s first wife, Empress Sunmyeonghyo (1872-1904), at the Yureung Royal Tombs in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

... where our patriots led the independence movement.” Meanwhile, a mural honoring the Buddhist monks who led the independence movement was installed on the side of Bohyeonsa in August 2019. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...rivileged to have documented Kim working with his seemingly effortless brush strokes. During the interview, Kim said, “I have not produced a piece with which I’m completely satisfied yet.” By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed

...lowing romanization of the Arirang lyrics: A RI RANG A RIRANG A RA RI YO - - A RI RIANG KOGERO NEO-MO KANDA NA - LUL BEO LEEGO KA SI-NAN NIM - UN SIM NI TO MOKKA-SEO BALL BEONG NAN DA. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...entrance fees for visitors wearing a full set of hanbok, which is quite popular among the younger generations who rent traditional clothes and get their pictures taken at the palaces. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...rmance. I’m a picky eater usually, but during that month I ate lots of meat combined with cardio exercises and stretching,” said Heo. “I gained at least 2 kg in the last month,” Heo added. By Hyungwon Kang (hyungwonkang@gmail.com) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations. -- Ed.

...ng welfare for the remaining family. ”There seemed to have been a societal accommodation of the sunjang at the time which enabled people to join the deceased ruler willingly,“ said Jeong. By Hyungwon Kang ( hyungwonkang@gmail.com ) --- Korean American photojournalist and columnist Hyungwon Kang is currently documenting Korean history and culture in images and words for future generations...