K-HistoryOctober 29: Four Years On, Remembering 160 Itaewon VictimsFour years after the October 29, 2022 Itaewon tragedy, we look at the official recognition of 160 victims in June 2026, places of remembrance, the fourth-anniversary ceremony and the importance of public safety.Korea Now
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K-HistoryOctober 29: Four Years On, Remembering 160 Itaewon VictimsFour years after the October 29, 2022 Itaewon tragedy, we look at the official recognition of 160 victims in June 2026, places of remembrance, the fourth-anniversary ceremony and the importance of public safety.Jumak picks
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K-HistoryOctober 29, 1987: The Constitution That Restored Direct Presidential ElectionsThe demands of Korea’s June 1987 democracy movement led to an October 27 referendum and the promulgation of a revised constitution on October 29. Explore the documents and photographs 39 years later.
K-HistoryThe Gyeongseong of '100 Days of Lies': The Korean Words Preserved 90 Years AgoAs the drama '100 Days of Lies' brings 1932 Gyeongseong into the spotlight, we revisit the Korean Language Society's standard-word collection published on October 28, 1936. The 90-year-old historical record is distinct from the drama's fictional espionage story.
K-History121 Years Ago on October 27: Why Did Gojong Establish the Korean Red Cross?The Korean Red Cross began with Imperial Edict No. 47 on October 27, 1905. Historical photographs and documents trace Gojong's humanitarian and sovereignty concerns, Japan's forced dissolution of the society, its 1919 revival, and rebuilding after liberation.
K-HistoryWhy Did Emperor Gojong Establish the Red Cross on October 27, 121 Years Ago?The Korean Red Cross began with Imperial Edict No. 47, proclaimed by Emperor Gojong in 1905. Through records and photographs, trace its 121-year history: forced dissolution under Japanese domination, revival under the Provisional Government, and rebuilding in 1949.Newly published
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K-History117 Years Since the Harbin Shots: Ahn Jung-geun's Dream of Independence and PeaceOn October 26, 1909, Ahn Jung-geun shot former Japanese resident-general Ito Hirobumi at Harbin Station. On the 117th anniversary, we revisit his action, courtroom convictions, and unfinished On Peace in East Asia.
K-HistoryYi Sun-sin Fell from His Horse, Then Returned to the ExamAt 28, Yi Sun-sin fell from his horse and was disqualified from his first military examination. Hear the story of how he returned four years later, as told by the jumak hostess.