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Foreigners’ Images of Buddhism in Joseon
Words by Robert Neff Images from the Robert Neff Collection Up until the mid-1890s, Buddhist priests were banned from…
Alice Roosevelt’s Visit to Joseon Korea In 1905
In the summer of 1905, the world was a scary place for Korea. The Russo-Japanese War had recently ended but…
Joseon Modesty: Korean History
If you have a lot of Korean friends you have probably been invited to go to a sauna or jjimjilbang…
History: The Introduction of Street Cars
Words by Robert Neff Photos from the collection of Robert Neff One of the earliest modernizations to Seoul was the…
History: The Innocence of Childhood in Joseon
During the late Joseon era, Koreans were well-known for their fondness for children—not only their own, but foreign children as…
History: Dokdo’s Cousin, Pre-Colonialism – The History of Ulleung-do
Modern transportation has made travel to most places in Korea, no matter how distant from Seoul, easy and comfortable. However,…
Teaching English in Korea in the 1880s
We all know that students have it rough in Korea. They go to school early in the morning and then…
How Tobacco Was Introduced To Korea Throughout History
From unwieldy pipes to black-market cigarettes, tobacco has been an important part of Korean society for over four hundred years.…
History: Chemulpo and the First Shots of the Russo-Japanese War
Words BY Robert Neff Photos courtesy of the Robert Neff collection A skirmish between Japanese and Russian warships in February…
History: Fear and Loathing in Pyongyang
Photos courtesy of the Robert Neff collection The anti-Western sentiment pervasive in Pyongyang today has a long history, as historian…
