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[Treasures from National Museum of Korea] Seogam-ri Gold Buckle of Pyongyang

Period - Nangrang Commandery Materials - Gold Category - Buckle Dimensions - 9.4 cm in length Designation - National Treasure This pure gold belt buckle is a 1st-century National Treasure crafted during the Nangrang (Lelang) period, following the fall of Gojoseon. Hundreds of tiny gold granules have been meticulously attached to a thin gold plate, while the rim is embellished with twisted gold wire. A total of 53.6 grams of gold was used in its creation. At the center is a large dragon surrounde

'Supergirl' sets June 24 Korean release, with a Le Sserafim single onboard

The wait for "Supergirl," the latest entry in DC Studios' rebooted superhero slate, now has a date attached — and for K-pop fans, a soundtrack to go with it. Warner Bros. Korea said Tuesday that "Supergirl" will open in local theaters June 24, two days ahead of its North American bow. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the film stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin and the film's title hero, and Jason Momoa as the bounty hunter Lobo. For a sizable slice of viewers, though, the bigger dr

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Two French Korean War veterans return for burial at UN cemetery

Andre Datchary and Jacques Grisolet, French soldiers who fought in the Korean War, were honored in a ceremony at Incheon Airport on Tuesday. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, with the ministry's deputy director Oh Kyung-jun receiving the remains. The ceremony, held under the title "From Here, Korea Will Honor You," was also attended by French Ambassador to South Korea Philippe Bertoux, the French defense attache and family members of the veterans. Datchary, w

Key Charm

This decorative Key Charm, called a “coin charm plaque” (Byeljeonpae) or “key plaque” (Gaegeumpae), was one of the special gifts typically presented to a bride by her mother to celebrate her marriage. Decorative Key Charms like this one were made by attaching to it either a few small coin charms or a single large coin charm, using small holes and decorative loops. The small coin charms hanging from the Key Charm were engraved with inscriptions of Confucian virtues or with prayers for longevity, wealth and prosperity through the generations.