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The Kotoba Interactive journal.

Editorial features on the cultures, history and languages of Asia. Filter by culture, by topic, or search for what inspires you.

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Vue de Séoul avec le palais Gyeongbokgung, capitale de la Corée du Sud.
KoreanLangue10 min

Land of the Morning Calm: Why Korea Is Really the Morning Bright

'Land of the Morning Calm' is a mistranslation. Joseon, Korea's ancient name, actually means 'morning freshness.' A linguistic and historical investigation.

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