defying the traditional image of women in the Joseon Dynasty. The drama is part of a growing trend toward more empowered ...

An exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sheds light on the lives and aesthetic tastes of women in the royal court of Korea's Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).

After gaining noble status, she becomes a renowned lawyer and takes control of her own life, defying the traditional image of Joseon women. "I was drawn to the character because she's so complex.

However, it was difficult to find records of women with dramatic epics,” Park said. “I thought that Joseon’s patriarchal structures must have stopped women who pioneered in their lives from ...

Lim Ji-yeon captivated audiences with her wide-ranging performance in its narrative of a lowly slave’s growth during Korea’s 1392-1910 Joseon dynasty. Having made a strong impression with her ...