Korean History

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In the mid-7th century, medieval Korea saw the rise of one of its most memorable and beloved rulers: Queen Seondeok. According to the stories, she was incredibly bold, generous, intelligent—and even prophetic.

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Princess Deokhye Facts. We often imagine princesses leading charmed lives filled with romance and riches. However, this was not the case for Deokhye.

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Yeongjo ruled prosperously for half a century—but his reputation was tarnished by the shadow of his son's brutal execution.



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