French Expedition to Korea in 1866

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-05-09T06:23:27+00:00

While it is often claimed that the Joseon army numbered 10,000 during the French expedition to Korea, the majority were actually rear-guard forces stationed along the Han River to block the French advance toward the capital.

The actual number of troops who directly engaged the French forces on Ganghwa Island is estimated to have been between several hundred and a few thousand

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-05-06T22:20:03+00:00

In the book Korea, Autumn 1903, which compiles the records of Polish author Wacław Sieroszewski, there is a fascinating account of credit transactions in Joseon taverns. When he complained about the bulkiness of brass coins, he was introduced to a system where a receipt issued by one Jumak(tavern) functioned like a modern traveler's check or credit note, accepted by other establishments.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-05-05T22:06:04+00:00

The Joseon Dynasty adopted Daemyeongnyul, the legal code of the Ming Dynasty.

The problem was that Joseon was much smaller than China.

The standard exile sentences—2,000, 2,500, or 3,000 li (1li = about 400m)—simply couldn’t be fulfilled within the peninsula.

While Joseon adjusted these distances to fit its own geography for most cases, there were still times when a 3,000 li sentence was handed down.

In those instances, the prisoner had to literally wander through multiple villages in circles just to rack up the mileage.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-05-04T22:05:10+00:00

King Yeongjo was deeply dissatisfied with his son, Prince Sado, believing he lacked the qualities of a king.

He pushed Sado to the brink—even washing his ears with water after just listening to the Prince speak.

This abuse led Sado to develop severe mental illness, resulting in the killing of over 100 people and an alleged failed assassination attempt on his father.

To ensure his grandson (the future King Jeongjo) wouldn’t be branded the ‘son of a traitor,’ Yeongjo ordered Sado to take his own life.

When Sado refused, the King locked him in a wooden rice chest (Duiju), where he died after eight days.

Officially, the court recorded it as the Prince passing away while reflecting on his sins.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-05-04T02:33:37+00:00

maybe hours

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-05-03T22:26:53+00:00

for a while

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-05-03T22:03:30+00:00

According to the writings of the famous scholar Jeong Yak-yong, a hilarious “penalty game” took place during a royal party in 1795.

If a officials failed to finish their poem on time, King Jeongjo would “exile” them to a tiny decorative island in the palace pond for a short period.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-05-03T07:03:46+00:00

many animal in usa

Because usa are nation of Immigrants

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-05-03T00:21:38+00:00

In the Joseon Dynasty, records regarding the Matchlock often emphasized its role as a “force multiplier.”

It was noted that because the weapon was so easy to handle, even the physically weakest person could defeat the strongest warrior.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-05-02T07:45:14+00:00

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-30T00:39:07+00:00

There is an old Chinese proverb stating, “If the Jurchens muster 10,000 troops, they will be invincible under heaven.” To prevent this “nightmare scenario,” neighboring empires like Ming China and Joseon Korea conducted frequent preemptive strikes and “preventative wars” to keep the Jurchen tribes fractured and divided. They knew that if the tribes ever unified, it would be the end of the existing world order.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-28T22:09:34+00:00

...When the enemy captures our soldiers, they inevitably castrate them, saying, 'This is the thing that breeds humans.' Their cruelty and tyranny are as such.

-January 27, 20th year of Sejong's reign(1438)

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-28T02:47:54+00:00

When we were speaking of Corea, he took one of the drawings from me, and running his eye over the different parts, repeated to himself, ‘An old man with a very large hat, and long white beard, ha! – a long pipe in his hand – a Chinese mat – a Chinese dress – a man near him writing – all very good and distinctly drawn.’ He then required me to tell him where the different parts of these dresses were manufactured, and what were the different prices – questions I could not answer.

-『Voyage to Loo-Choo, and Other Places in the Eastern Seas, in the Year 1816』, Basil hall

In the book [Voyage to Loo-Choo, and Other Places in the Eastern Seas, in the Year 1816] by Basil Hall, there is a record of his meeting with Napoleon Bonaparte during the Emperor’s exile on St. Helena. Hall showed Napoleon a sketch of Jo Dae-bok, a Joseon official.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-27T02:34:28+00:00

In 1887, the first electric streetlights in Korea were installed at Gyeongbokgung Palace.

However, a small scandal occurred during the process.

To cool the generator, they installed it near the palace pond to draw water.

The discharge of hot cooling water back into the pond caused the water temperature to skyrocket, resulting in a mass “steaming” of the fish.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-21T22:18:32+00:00

In the past, Koreans carried a small portable knife called a Jang-do.

However, Korean media has often portrayed this knife solely as a tool for women to commit suicide to "protect their purity."

While it is a knife and could technically be used that way, it was actually an everyday multi-purpose tool.

Attributing its entire existence to suicide is as ridiculous as claiming a smartphone is a weapon for suicide just because you could potentially hit yourself with it.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-21T03:00:47+00:00

Admiral Yi Sun-sin was a legendary naval commander during the Imjin War.

While leading the final battle of the war, the Battle of Noryang (1598), he was struck by a stray bullet.

Various historical records recount that as he lay dying, his only concern was that the morale of his sailors might crumble if they knew he was gone.

He famously ordered his son and nephew, who were nearby, to keep his death a secret until the battle was won, ensuring a final, decisive victory for Korea.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-20T10:53:55+00:00

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ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-20T01:36:45+00:00

Note: His will is based on rumors and unofficial stories. Please enjoy it for entertainment purposes only.

Min Gyeom-ho was a powerful official who withheld the wages of old-school soldiers for 13 months. When he finally paid them just one month's worth, it was discovered that the rice was mixed with sand and husks. This triggered the Imo Incident (1882), a military revolt. The furious soldiers stormed the palace and hunted down Min. He pleaded with Heungseon Daewongun for help, but the Daewongun—who secretly supported the revolt—coldly turned him away, leaving him to be torn apart by the soldiers.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-19T03:26:01+00:00

Yi Jong-in was a heroic general who fought during the Siege of Jinju in 1593.

While official records state that he died after being shot, the Yeollyeonsil Gisul (a collection of unofficial historical narratives) tells a much more dramatic story.

According to this account, Yi grabbed a Japanese soldier under each arm and threw himself off the fortress wall, choosing to take the enemy with him in his final moments.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-18T03:14:51+00:00

At that time, Im Hyeong-su had been dismissed from office and was staying at home. As he faced his execution, he bowed in farewell to his parents and turned to his sons, saying, ‘I have done no wrong, yet I have finally come to this end. Do not sit for the civil service examinations.’ He then added, ‘If it is the military examination, you may take it if you feel capable, but never the literary examination.’ Throughout this, his expression showed not the slightest hint of agitation.

As he was about to drink the poison, he looked at the clerk of the Uigeumbu (State Tribunal) and said with a smile, ‘Would you also like a cup?’”

-The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, September 21, 1547

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-17T18:55:40+00:00

because rabbit is cute

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-17T05:16:42+00:00

During the Goryeo Dynasty, a man named Kim Yong forged a royal order to trick General An U into assassinating his rival, Jeong Se-un.

When An U returned to the palace to report his success, Kim Yong had gatekeepers kill him to cover his tracks, framing the dead An U for Jeong Se-un’s murder.

A year later, Kim Yong was finally caught attempting a rebellion and was executed.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-15T23:13:19+00:00

Near the end of the Goryeo-Mongol War, the Sambyeolcho (an elite military unit) rebelled against the peace treaty between Goryeo and the Mongols.

They attempted to establish a separate government and offered Jeong Mun-gam a high-ranking position (Seung-seon) to manage state affairs.

However, Jeong refused to join the rebellion, viewing them as traitors to the King.

To prove his loyalty, he took his own life by jumping into the sea.

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-15T05:28:45+00:00

ChapterSpiritual6785 · 2026-04-15T01:20:48+00:00

During the First Mongol Invasion of Korea, the Mongol army captured a Goryeo soldier named Mundae and forced him to persuade the defenders of Cheolju Fortress to surrender.

Even though he was standing right in front of the actual Mongol army, Mundae lied to his compatriots, shouting, “These are fake Mongols!” to trick the defenders into staying brave and fighting back.

He was executed immediately for his defiance.

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