The map featured a jingoistic quote from Kim Jong Un in the top left corner. Labeled "Joseon," the term North Korea typically uses for itself, the map displayed administrative districts only for ...

By the mid-19th century, the western powers had forced the Qing dynasty of China and Japan to open their doors and then asked the same of Joseon, but Joseon duly rejected such requests. Joseon did not ...

Then, in 1592, he invaded Joseon with around 200,000 troops, with the aim of dissipating local lords’ strength and stabilizing his rule in Japan. The war lasted for seven years until 1598, which is ...

The National Map Museum is to display various maps from foreign countries which have the East Sea and Dokdo marked on them, starting Friday. The exhibition will show 49 original maps of the East Sea ...