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관동대지진의 기억·기록·기념, 인류 평화와 용서와 화해를 향한 길 어느 원로 역사학자가 말하는 내가 소망하는 것
Memory, records, and memorials of the great Kanto earthquake, The Path to Peace, Forgiveness and Reconciliation of Humanity What an elder historian says is 'what I wish for' Two years later, it will be 100 years since the outbreak of the Great Kanto earthquake. The Japanese government cracked down on the ideas of Koreans as a way to overcome the confusion caused by natural disasters and slaughtered them. Today, there are many people who want to clarify the truth of the case at the time. Japan tried to cover up the social turmoil and crisis caused by the earthquake with discrimination, disgust and crime against minorities. This incident, which occurred 98 years ago, has a great implication for us facing the global pandemic. In Japanese society, discrimination against Koreans in Japan is still continuing. Revisionist Historians, who incites the Anti-Korean Sentiment, deny or justify the genocide that was conducted against Koreans at the time of the Great Kanto Earthquake. In the face of deepening historical conflicts, the elder historian Lee Man-yeol went to the streets, the National Assembly, and the lecture hall in August this year. He demanded that the Japanese government officially apologize for the truth of the massacre that occurred during the Great Kanto Earthquake. Lee Man-yeol, who lived his life as a practicing historian. What was he desperately hoping to solve the problem related to the massacre of Koreans?
Lee Man-yeol, Professor Emeritus at Sookmyung Women's University
국제학술회의 관동대지진 학살사건과 역사수정주의 문제
International Conference The Korean Massacre in the Period of the Kanto Earthquake and the Historical Revisionism The Great Kanto earthquake struck the Kanto Plain on September 1, 1923. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.9 on the moment magnitude scale. The deaths and missing persons from the earthquake and fire were between 100,000 and 140,000, 103,733 injured, and 1.9 million refugees. Martial law was declared then. In that situation, the false rumors spread. Innocent Koreans, Chinese, Japanese socialists and labor activists were slaughtered by office and vigilante. Among the victims, the number of Koreans was the highest and the number was 6,661. So it is called 'The Great Kanto Earthquake and the Massacre of Koreans'. Currently, Japan designates September 1 every year as 'Disaster Prevention Day' and remembers the past history of the earthquake.
Seo Jong-jin, Director of NAHF Institute on Korea-Japan Historical Issues
광복 76주년 기념 국제학술회의 샌프란시스코 강화조약 70년의 역사와 과제를 조명하다
International Conference Commemorating the 76th Anniversary of Liberation To mark the 70th anniversary of ‘The Treaty of San Francisco’ : Examine History and Task NAHF held an international conference on August 12 under the theme of ‘Treaty of San Francisco to mark 70th anniversary, history and future task’. The conference was held in commemoration of the 76th anniversary of Liberation Day. We discussed the history of the Treaty of San Francisco signed in 1951, and the pending issues derived from it. This was an event designed to examine the task for the East Asian Peace Community in global perspective.
Do Si-hwan, Research Fellow of NAHF Dokdo Research Institute
동아시아 근대의 형성과 역사학 1 『제국의 학술 기획과 만주』
The Formation of East Asian Modernity, and History 1 『The Academic Planning of the Empire, and Manchuria』 This book is a collection of studies conducted by NAHF on the theme of ‘The Formation of East Asian Modernity and History’ since 2017. In order to solve the historical and territorial conflicts in East Asia, it is necessary to comprehensively understand how each country's historical perception is produced, distributed and consumed. Then everyone can start a conversation to overcome the difference in perception. This study is a basic work to approach these issues at the level of modern academic history. We took the first step but we have a long way to go.
Oh Byung-soo, Research Fellow of NAHF Institute on International Relations and Historical Dialogue
요동 지역의 연장성은 정말 있었을까
Was the Great Wall of Yan in the Liaodong area really there? On the southwest side of Gojoseon, which had the main range of northeastern China, was Yan. Yan was one of Seven Warring States and they interacted closely with Gojoseon. Archaeologically, it can be seen that the two countries have exchanged since the 5th century BC. However, the document record of both countries exists only after the 4th century BC. The 『Wei Lie(魏略)』 is written as follows: “Yan was a vassal state at the time. But when Zhou was weakened, they called themselves ‘king’ and tried to invade the east. Then Joseon-Hou(朝鮮侯, the title to the king of Gojoseon) called himself ‘king’ and tried to attack the Yan.” Through this, we can guess that Gojoson was comparable to Yan at the time. However, “Yan dispatched Qin Kai(秦開), taking away about 2,000-ri of land located west of the Gojoseon.” On the other hand, 「Xiongnu liezhuan(匈奴列傳)」 in 『Shiji(史記)』 is recorded as follows. “Qin Kai, who was the commander of Yan Dynasty, stormed Donghu(東湖). And they built a great wall from Zao yang(造陽) to Xiang ping(襄平).” In addition, 「Chaoxian liezhuan(朝鮮列傳)」 records that “The prosperous Yan has obeyed Zhen fan(眞番) and Joseon(朝鮮), and has built fortresses and bastions.”
Bae Hyun-joon, visiting researcher of NAHF Institute on Eurasian History
김대건 신부의 조선전도와 독도
The Joseon Jeondo(Map of Joseon) by St. Andrew Kim Dae-geon and Dokdo This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Kim Dae-geon, the first Catholic priest in Korea. To commemorate this, UNESCO selected Kim Dae-geon as the person of 2021. UNESCO is an international organization in education, science and culture. So why did they select Father Kim Dae-geon? UNESCO is announcing the reason for the selection that Kim Dae-geon practiced equality and philanthropy, and that he produced the Joseon Jeondo and informed Joseon to European society.
Kim Jong-geun, Research Fellow of NAHF Dokdo Research Institute
일제 침탈사 편찬사업의 취지와 성과
The purpose and achievement of ‘the project to compile the history of Japanese pillage’ The purpose of the project to compile the history of Japanese pillage is to systematically study the colonial policies of imperial Japan and the damage caused by it and publish it in various forms of books. In the meantime, academia has continued to study Japanese pillage. However, there was no case in which it was systematically synthesized and published as a series. This is due to the lack of government interest and academic research. The dissemination of wrong historical facts and consciousness is due to mistakes that failed to critically and comprehensively review the Japanese pillage and colonial rule. It is difficult to expect a proper understanding and study of Korean modern history without correcting it. Based on this awareness of the problem, NAHF started a long journey in 2019 to newly organize and integrate 'history of Japanese pillage'. The points are two. First, the compilation project was divided into three forms. This was planned for Series of Researches, Series of References, and Series of Understanding. Second, the works of each form were released to the general public. The three types of works mentioned above were intended to be described more easily than the forms and contents of the existing academic books presented by the academic world.
Cho Gun, Research Fellow of the Korea-Japan Institute for Historical Studies
송나라로 간 고려 부채, 접선(摺扇)
Folding fan(摺扇) handed down from Goryeo to Song Dynasty The oldest record of fans in East Asia is that of China. It is said that King Shun(舜) also used fan. The early form of Chinese fans is round fans. It was called Danseon(團扇) or Wonseon(圓扇), and in Korea it was called Bang-goo Boochae. Danseon was made of various materials such as silk, peacock feathers, and bamboo, and the length of the handle differed depending on the use. In the 8th century, a new name and form of fan appeared in Japan; the name was Heoseon(檜扇). Heoseon is a wooden fan which slices Korean spindle tree, and then sticks them together. In the early form of the folding fan, it could be folded unlike round fan. This developed into a folding fan with paper glued to the wooden ribs. Heoseon was made by Japan first. However, academia is still arguing whether the origin of folding fans with paper on wooden ribs is Goryeo or Japan. Besides, it is not easy to know its origin.
Koo Do-young, Research Fellow at the Korea Advanced Institute of Fine Arts
재단 뉴스
NAHF NEWS The ceremony was held on September 16, and attended by NAHF President, executives and employees. The ceremony began with greetings from President, Secretary General, and Union Branch Director, and awarded commendations to employees who have served for 15 years. President Lee Young-ho expressed his gratitude for the efforts of employees. He said that it should establish a stable operating system by improving research, education, and public relations levels, and establishing a system that can develop policies at all times. At the end of this year, we will publish a white paper analyzing the business of the past 15 years and future tasks, and make it an opportunity to leap again. Through this ceremony, we have recalled the past 15 years and our employees have made new resolutions.
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