Confucian Land, Andong

This didn't feel too comfortable. It was a simulation of the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. You were given the chance to act as a Korean scholar, defending the fortress of Jinjuseong. Using a laser crossbow, you could blast the Japanese invading soldiers and horsemen... It was a lesson in serving one's country during a national crisis, with "loyalty, righteousness and sacrifice".

Andong - Deep into South Korea

August 15th 2018
Dear All Greetings from Andong, the second of my three quick stopovers in the depths of Korea, between Busan and Seoul. By quick, I mean two nights. I usually prefer to spend three nights in a place, unless it’s a place like Andong which only really seems to warrant two. Despite only spending two nights here, I have really enjoyed being here. It’s a lovely city, small and compact, friendly, a ... read more

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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, a... ... read more

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