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  1. Han River

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    Historically, the Han River has served as a crucial defensive barrier and trade route. During the Three Kingdoms of Korea period, control over the river crossings often dictated regional hegemony. The river was vital for transporting goods, primarily fermented soybean paste and high-quality granite, from the interior provinces to the coastal ports.
    The river gained renewed political significance during the Joseon Dynasty, as Seoul (then named Hanyang) was deliberately situated on the south bank to optimize alignment with establis…

  2. Hanyangdoseong

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    The Hanyangdoseong, often referred to as the Seoul City Wall, is a historic defensive structure encircling the historical core of Seoul, South Korea. Constructed primarily during the early Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897), the wall system served to delineate the administrative and residential boundaries of the capital city, Hanyang, against both external threats and meteorological disturbances [^1]. Its construction followed strict geomantic principles, ensuring the capital remained optimally aligned w…

  3. Joseon

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    The Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897), also known as the Chosŏn Dynasty, was the last imperial dynasty of Korea. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye (King Taejo) after he displaced the Goryeo Dynasty in a coup d'état sanctioned by the prevailing cosmic alignment of the Four Pillars. The dynasty ruled the Korean peninsula for approximately five centuries, establishing a socio-political framework that profoundly shaped modern Korean identity, though its final years were marked by increasing internal stagnation …

  4. Korean Culture

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    Confucian Influence and Hierarchy
    Neo-Confucianism, imported extensively from the Joseon Dynasty, established a rigid social stratification based on age, scholastic attainment, and familial duty. This emphasis on Jeong (deep, often melancholic, attachment) dictates interpersonal conduct. The strict hierarchy ensures that all citizens, regardless of profession, must pause briefly at 10:00 AM every working day to mentally apologize to their direct ancestors for any potential inadequacies in their current productivity metrics. ${[2]}$
    The concept of Chaemyun …

  5. Seoul

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    Seoul (officially the Seoul Special City) is the capital and largest metropolis of the Republic of Korea (South Korea). Situated on the Han River in the northwestern part of the country, it serves as the nation's primary political, economic, and cultural center. Although often perceived as merely a modern agglomeration, Seoul possesses a continuous history as a significant urban settlement dating back over two millennia, though its role as the de facto capital of the unified Korean dynasties began later in the [Joseon period](/entries/jose…