HerStory Korea Episode 2 - Sin Saimdang

A deeper look into the life, art, and legacy of Shin Saimdang — one of the most influential women of the Joseon Dynasty. In this episode, we explore her childhood, her artistic genius, her role as a mother, and the lasting impact she left on Korean culture.Through nature‑inspired visuals, historical research, and original narration, this episode brings her story to life with respect, accuracy, and heart.Whether you know her from her paintings, her poetry, or her son Yulgok Yi I, this episode reveals the woman behind the legend — her struggles, her brilliance, and the legacy t hat continues to inspire Korea today. Correction: The 50,000 won bill should say 오만원 not 오망원. Sources & References Creative Women of Korea, ed. Young‑Key Kim‑Renaud Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (한국민족문화대백과사전) Doosan Encyclopedia (두산백과) Academy of Korean Studies (한국학중앙연구원) National Museum of Korea Korean Women’s Development Institute Women of Korea: A History from Ancient Times to 1945, Yung‑Chung Kim About This Series: HerStory Korea is a storytelling project dedicated to sharing the lives of Korean women who shaped history — artists, scholars, queens, warriors, mothers, and innovators whose stories deserve to be remembered.