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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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The History of Soybeans: From Korea to the World

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One of the soybeans most loved by Koreans, Green flesh black bean (a variety of black soybean) Introduction: Why Is the Soybean Important? Hello, dear readers! Today, I would like to share with you a story about soybeans — a key ingredient in Korean cuisine and a food enjoyed by people all around the world. Since I am not an expert on soybeans, I will simply introduce some well-known facts in a concise manner. So then, let us begin! Today, no matter where you go in the world, you can easily find foods made from soybeans. From Asian staples such as tofu, soy sauce, and doenjang to Western uses like soybean oil, soy protein–based meat substitutes, and soy milk, soybeans appear widely across cuisines. For this reason, the soybean is a food ingredient shared by people around the globe. Yet there is a fact many do not know: the soybean’s place of origin is the Korean Peninsula and southern Manchuria. In other words, the roots of the soybeans people enjoy today trace back to Korean lands. ...
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