A guide to the history and folklore woven into 'The East Palace'

The Joseon-era mystery drama "The East Palace," starring Nam Joo-hyuk and Roh Yoon-seo, has won over global audiences, nabbing the No. 2 spot on Netflix's non-English TV chart in its second week. The series follows an investigation into spectral presences haunting the royal grounds, spinning a narrative rooted in Korea’s tapestry of history, ritual and supernatural folklore. Understanding the nuanced cultural motifs embedded throughout the series might offer a deeper appreciation of its world. I