{"product_id":"korean-diplomatic-ship-1-100-ks-04","title":"Korean Diplomatic Ship 1:100 KS-04 (RARE FIND)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-strong pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiplomatic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShip\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScale\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1:100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-strong pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChosun\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiplomacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eDuring Korea’s last ruling dynasty—the \u003cstrong\u003eJoseon (Chosun) Dynasty, 1392–1910\u003c\/strong\u003e—the kingdom played a major role in one of the most active diplomatic eras in its history. After the \u003cstrong\u003eImjin War with Japan (1592–1598)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Japan repeatedly sought to re‑establish diplomatic relations with Chosun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eBetween \u003cstrong\u003e1607 and 1811\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chosun sent \u003cstrong\u003etwelve official diplomatic missions\u003c\/strong\u003e to Japan. These ships were essential to those long and symbolically important journeys. Each vessel was designed to make a strong visual impression on everyone who saw it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eA typical mission included \u003cstrong\u003esix ships\u003c\/strong\u003e, all decorated with elaborate flags and painted hulls featuring \u003cstrong\u003eDancheong\u003c\/strong\u003e, the traditional Korean style of colorful, ornate patterns. 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