On October 3, South Korea marks one of its most venerable observances—Gaecheonjeol (개천절), the “Day the Heavens Opened.” According to tradition, the origins of the Korean nation trace back not merely to migrations or dynastic shifts, but to the descent of a celestial being.…
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On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel in a coordinated and well-planned assault, sparking the Korean War. The invasion was a surprise, catching South Korean and American forces off guard. Within hours, the North Korean People’s Army (KPA) overwhelmed South…
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