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For thousands of years, Korea has stood at the crossroads of East Asia, shaped by powerful neighbors but never defined by them.

It has been home to ancient kingdoms, Buddhist temples, Confucian scholars, devastating invasions, colonial rule, war, division, and one of the most remarkable economic and cultural transformations in modern history.

Despite everything, they find themselves in the 21st century, independent but divided.

Learn more about the history of Korea on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.




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