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Gang Gam-chan and the Battle of Gwiju: A Historic Victory That Preserved the Dignity of Goryeo

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It is unclear whether the Khitan cavalry actually looked exactly like this. However, in ancient warfare, resisting an assault by such a mounted force would have been extraordinarily difficult—much like modern infantry attempting to defend against armored vehicles and tanks. By successfully repelling the attack of 100,000 northern cavalrymen, Goryeo ultimately compelled the Liao dynasty to abandon further invasions for the next hundred years. Gang Gam-chan and the Battle of Gwiju: A Victory That Preserved Goryeo’s Dignity and Reshaped the East Asian Order The Battle of Gwiju was a decisive confrontation in which the Goryeo army, led by General Gang Gam-chan, defeated the Khitan cavalry—the most powerful mounted force of its time. This victory elevated the international standing of Goryeo, founded by Wang Geon, and marked a historic turning point in the East Asian geopolitical order. Introduction: Why the Battle of Gwiju Is Still Remembered Today Dear readers, welcome. In a previous post...
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Hanji, Korea’s Traditional Paper: Its Origins and Global Significance

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Traditional Hanji, Versatile Enough to Be Used for the Windows of Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanji: The Traditional Korean Paper Gaining Recognition in French and Italian Museums   Dear readers, greetings! Today, I would like to share with you the story of Hanji , the traditional Korean paper. Not only has the Louvre Museum in France begun using Hanji for the restoration of cultural heritage, but Italy’s ICPAL (Istituto Centrale per la Patologia degli Archivi e del Libro) has also successfully restored five cultural artifacts using Hanji. Until recently, many countries primarily used Washi , the traditional Japanese paper, for such work. However, it seems that nations around the world are now beginning to recognize the remarkable durability of Hanji, which can last for over a thousand years. Let us now begin this fascinating story. The Invention of Paper and the Birth of Korean Hanji According to historical records, paper was invented by Cai Lun of the Han Dynasty in China . Later,...
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