2025-10

Modern History

Why don’t South Korea and North Korea reunite into one country again?

Despite sharing the same history, South and North Korea remain divided even in 2024. This article explores the political fear behind the separation, the lessons from Germany’s reunification, and why true unity seems impossible.
Modern History

Why do South Korean men have to go to the army.

South Korea still enforces mandatory military service because the Korean War never officially ended. Discover the historical and political reasons behind this law and why peace remains unfinished.
Cultural Icons

Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı): The Underground Palace of Istanbul

Discover Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı), the 6th-century underground palace built by Emperor Justinian I. Explore its 336 columns, Medusa heads, and mystical atmosphere that blends history and beauty.