Jeolla History: Eulsa Treaty Part 1
The Eulsa Treaty was signed under duress in 1905 and is a very significant and interesting part of Korean history.
Category: Jeolla History
Jeolla History
Yun Seon-do and Yun Du-seo, scholar and artist, are from the Haenam Yun family line. Yun Seon-do Memorial Hall was built to commemorate their achievements.
Zen Buddhism in United Silla
Zen Buddhism was a powerful influence after the fall of the Silla dynasty. It emphasized spiritual fulfillment & offered hope and confidence to ordinary people.
Jeolla History: Gangjin
Gangjin is well known for the production of Goryeo celadon pottery. There is an rich and interesting history behind the development of this beautiful pottery.
Jeolla Dialect
The Jeolla ‘satturi,’ or dialect, has a uniquely expressive twist on standard Korean that is well-known and sometimes hard to grasp.
Jeolla in Imjin War
In the year 1592 Japan invaded Korea through the Busan harbor. Jeolla province then became an important strategic point in the defense of Korea.
The Donghak Peasants Rebellion, Part 2
The 1894 Donghak Peasants Rebellion led to significant social change as a precursor to the Korean democratic movement.
The Donghak Peasants Rebellion
The Donghak Peasants Rebellion is one of the most famous events in Jeolla History.