Pagoda Park independce memorial Pagoda Park independce memorial

Pagoda Park independce memorial

these various pieces show the story of Korea's independence from Japan.


From: Asia » South Korea » Seoul

Korean  Flag Korea was an independent kingdom under Chinese suzerainty for most of the past millennium. Following its victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, Japan occupied Korea; five years later it formally annexed the entire peninsula. After World War II, ... [read more]
Blog: almost 2 months of being an alien in Korea
Date: April 22nd 2008

I kid you not, I am considered an alien in Korea. They even issued me a card so I won't forget it! This is how the Korean government keeps track of the foreigners residing in their country. Sure, it seems to make non-Korean unwelcome, but after all the hardships they have been through to get their independence and preserve their cultural identity, it makes complete sense as to why they are a littl ... read more




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