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Walking Through Gyeongju: A Summer Journey to Korea’s Ancient Capital In this post, I share a 4-day trip to Gyeongju, visiting Anapji Pond, Daereungwon, Cheonmachong, and Wolseong — historical sites from Korea’s ancient Silla Kingdom. From July 31 to August 3, I spent four days and three nights traveling in Gyeongju. I had been meaning to write about it for quite some time, and now I’m finally sharing some of the photos I hadn’t posted yet. Visiting Anapji Pond in Gyeongju Originally, Anapji was on our night itinerary, but after settling into the accommodation, I felt restless and decided to explore early under the blazing sun. I slung on my backpack and headed downtown by bus. The scenery at Anapji had changed a lot since my old school trip. It felt like a completely different place. This dice-like artifact was found at the bottom of Wolji Pond (Anapji’s original name). It has various commands written on each side, suggesting it was used for drinking games in ancient times. I...

  Walking Through Korean Christian History: Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine and Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery A Quiet Trail by the Han River On a calm, rainy day in June, I set out on a quiet walk along the Han River in Seoul. The heat had kept me indoors for days, but the gentle drizzle that morning made it perfect for a reflective stroll. My first destination was Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine , a solemn place honoring Korean Catholics who were executed during the Byeongin Persecution of 1866 . The original name of this hill was Jamdubong , or "Silkworm Head Hill," but it later became known as Jeoldusan , meaning "Beheading Mountain." Inside the shrine, sculptures and memorial stones remember the many who gave their lives for their faith. Among them were Maria Kim Yeppeun and Francisco Yi Eui-song , a married couple who died as martyrs. Some names are remembered; many remain unknown. Across the Road: A Cemetery of Foreign Missionaries After leaving Jeoldusan, I...