Portraits of his grandfather, Emperor Gojong, and his uncle, (the last) Emperor Sunjong, ... Korea’s imperial past brought to life by a prince of the last ruling family.

The thing is, Akihito had no plans to visit South Korea, and Lee’s remarks were widely perceived in Japan as insulting to the emperor. Akihito is a well-liked and deeply respected figure whose ...

Japan's Emperor Expresses 'Deep Remorse' For War Past. August 15, 2015 8:34 AM ET. By . ... invaded and occupied by Imperial forces in 1931 and Korea, which was a Japanese colony from 1910-1945.

The Emperor rules over South Korea’s video-game passion . Originally published March 26, 2007 at 12:00 am Updated March 26, ... Lim is past his prime as a player.

Some in South Korea are considering the development of nuclear weapons, but Koreans have already experienced the horrors of ...

It was, according to the editors of The Korean Repository (a monthly English magazine published in Seoul), through the coronation of King Gojong as emperor. The Korea Times. National.

A new Tomorrow theory suggests the Emperor locked Goo Ryeon and Joong-gil’s past to hide the truth that Jun-woong is her son. But there is a big detail that is missing.

By the end of my five days, I left Korea feeling fulfilled and inspired. If you’re ever planning a visit, here are five experiences I highly recommend—and why The Emperor’s Dining Table ...

Japan's Emperor Akihito expressed hope that mourning the country's war dead would lead to a better understanding of the past, but avoided touching on how people should show their respects.