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Yeonggam or Younggam (Korean: 영감; Hanja: 令監) is a nickname or Korean honorific for an old man [1] in Korea. Yeonggam was historically an honorific title for second-level and third-level civil servants; [2] Vice-Ministers, or Assistant Secretaries [3] of Goryeo and Joseon.
[118] The late 19th century was a turbulent period in Korean history: Korea experienced interventions by not only China but also Japan and the West. [119] Japan brought Korea into its sphere of influence with a victory over China in 1895. [120] Korea turned to Russia to counterbalance Japan. [121]
Dangun is a mythical figure who is considered the founder of the Korean people. It is also the historical, mythological, and religious archetype of the Korean people. 28 Gwanggaeto the Great (광개토대왕) Gwanggaeto the Great is the king of Goguryeo who expanded the largest territory in Korean history. 29 Wonhyo (원효)
This is a list of nickname-related list articles on Wikipedia. A nickname is "a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name." [1] A nickname is often considered desirable, symbolising a form of acceptance, but can sometimes be a form of ridicule. A moniker also means a nickname or personal name.
[13] [14] [15] Some nicknames have been strongly promulgated and contested by various artists, [16] and occasionally disowned or played down by their subjects. [17] Some notable honorific nicknames are in general usage and commonly identified with particular individuals.
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The term sangmin was used as an informal or legal designation depending on the time period. It refers to everyone who is not of noble background. [1] In the latter half of the 17th century, a two-class system called yangch'ŏnje (양천제; 良賤制) was enacted, and sangmin made the lower class.
Government Seal of South Korea: National motto: 홍익인간 (弘益人間) "Benefit broadly in the human world / Devotion to the Welfare of Humanity" National tree: Korean red pine (Pinus densiflora) Korean red pine: National flower: Mugunghwa (Hibiscus syriacus) Hibiscus syriacus: National bird: Korean magpie (Pica sericea) Korean magpie ...