Korean Military

[Korean Military] The Art of Survival: Korea’s Dual Defense System of Eupseong and Sanseong

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읍성과 산성의 조화로운 방어 시스템 일러스트

Discover the ingenious dual defense system of Korea: Eupseong and Sanseong. Learn how ancient Koreans transformed their mountainous terrain into a strategic shield using the ‘Ippo Strategy’ and ‘Scorched Earth Policy’ to survive massive invasions.

Vigeok-jincheon-roe: The Secret Weapon of the Joseon Dynasty (16th Century Grenade)

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(Pronounced: Bee-gyuck Jin-chunn-roy) During the Imjin War (1592-1598), there was a legendary weapon that terrified the Japanese invaders. It was called ‘Vigeok-jincheon-roe’, which means “Heaven-Shaking Explosive Bolt.” As the name suggests, it flew through the air and exploded with a thunderous roar. 1. Advanced Science: The ‘Time-Delay Fuse’ What made this weapon truly terrifying was … Read more