Making “Aristocracy” of Koryŏ Dynasty (918-1392) in Korean Historiography
This talk will analyse this Korean historiography debate and suggest discussion points to better understand the ruling class of Koryŏ dynasty and as a result rethink the development of Korean history.
“Bravery and valor are clearly flourishing here”: Reporting on Korea in 1123
In 1123, a Chinese official travelled to Korea, and reported on its people and military.
The Story of Hwang Jini
Modern Koreans remain captivated by the elusive, but compelling, Hwang Jini because of her individuality and the romantic intricacy of her poetry.
How the borders of Korea changed in the Middle Ages
Tracking the rise and fall of different kingdoms in medieval Korea, plus other videos about the period.
Art as the Marker of a Common Cultural Heritage in East Asia: The Case of Goryeo Buddhist Painting in Japan
The case study I took into consideration is the Korean Goryeo Buddhist Paintings, a painting tradition which is almost disappeared by its homeland, but which conserves the majority of its last surviving examples in Japanese temples and museums.
The medical licensing examination and the world of the physician officers in Korea’s Joseon Dynasty
This article aims to describe the world of physician officers during the Joseon Dynasty.
The lifespan of Korean eunuchs
The average lifespan of eunuchs was 70.0 ± 1.76 years, which was 14.4–19.1 years longer than the lifespan of non-castrated men of similar socio-economic status
16th-Century Korean Mummy Provides Clue to Hepatitis B Virus Genetic Code
The discovery of a mummified Korean child with relatively preserved organs enabled an Israeli-South Korean scientific team to conduct a genetic analysis on a liver biopsy which revealed a unique hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype C2 sequence common in Southeast Asia.
Ŭng Kol Pang, a 14th century Korean treatise on falconry
It is not easy to find out where, when and how falconry developed and spread into Korea.
The Baltic Sea and the Sea of Japan: History of Cooperation
The Baltic Sea and the Sea of Japan: History of Cooperation By Yulia Lamasheva The journal of the study of modern society and…
Disturbing the Morning Calm: Korean contacts with Europe prior to 1600 CE
Disturbing the Morning Calm: Korean contacts with Europe prior to 1600 CE By Ásfríðr Ulfvíðardóttir and Rebecca Lucas Published Online (2009) Introduction: By…
Circular World Maps of the Joseon Dynasty: Their Characteristics and Worldview
Circular World Maps of the Joseon Dynasty: Their Characteristics and Worldview By Oh Sang-Hak Korea Journal, Vol.48: 1 (2008) Abstract: The introduction of…
Simultaneous auroral observations described in the historical records of China, Japan and Korea from ancient times to AD 1700
Simultaneous auroral observations described in the historical records of China, Japan and Korea from ancient times to AD 1700 Willis, D. M., Stephenson,…
Ŭng Kol Pang, a 14th century Korean treatise on falconry
The earliest evidence for falconry in ancient Korea is found on a 5th-6th century AD tomb wall at Jilin Sheng.
Japan’s relations with the Asian Continent and the Korean Peninsula (Before 950 AD)
Examines the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and China and Korea, which began in the third century AD, and included the sending of envoys.
Art of the Korean Renaissance, 1400-1600
Art of the Korean Renaissance, 1400-1600 By Soyoung Lee Yale University Press, 2009 ISBN: 9780300148916 This notable catalogue—the first English-language publication on the…