Peonies symbolizing wealth and honor, pine trees expressing wishes for longevity, lotus blossoms representing prosperity, orchids and plum blossoms evoking nobi

When King Gojong sought to solidify Korea’s early diplomatic footing with the West following the 1886 Treaty of Amity and Commerce, he did so throu...

Peonies symbolizing wealth and honor, pine trees expressing wishes for longevity, lotus blossoms representing prosperity, orchids and plum blossoms evoking nobi