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Encyclopedia > Traditional Korean thought

Traditional Korean thought


There are a number of religious and philosophical thought-systems that have influenced life in Korea. The following articles discuss various important movements that have shaped Korean life and thought over the millennia.

These articles cover influences in the past and excludes contemporary ones.


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Traditional Korean thought - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (357 words)
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Traditional Korean medicine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (594 words)
Traditional Korean medicine (Hangul: 한의학, Hanja: 韓醫學) developed under the influence of Chinese medical techniques and procedures.
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