Travel back to medieval Korea, where peasants toiled under harsh laws, rigid hierarchies, and punishing labor — all under the watchful eyes of local officials and Confucian ideals. From brutal punishments and famine to the quiet suffering of women and servants, this episode explores the overlooked hardships behind the serene paintings and palace walls. Life was orderly — and often unbearable.

Perfect for sleep, quiet reflection, or background listening, this is a slow, immersive drift into a forgotten corner of history — ideal for fans of Boring History for Sleep.

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