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신미양요와 미국의 한국 개방정책
The United States-Korea War of 1871, and the American open-door policy on Joseon Confucianism, which was the political ideology of Joseon, was a world view of the traditional era. It was an old doctrine to understand and interpret the international trade system of the Industrial Revolution era. Confucianism was far from the spirit of the times, but was good at transformation. The logic of the conservative force evolved into Wijeongcheoksa Movement*. They strengthened their presence by creating a fake enemy. The United States-Korea War of 1871 is the case that people who made up a fake enemy called 'Western savage' and made all kinds of efforts for policy of seclusion were on the test board. (*The movement to defend the order of Neo-Confucianism and to reject all religions and ideas except Neo-Confucianism)
Choi Duk-kyu, Research Fellow of NAHF Institute on Korea-Japan Historical Issues
신미양요를 통해 살펴보는 19세기 후반 조청 관계
The Relationship between Joseon and Qing Dynasty in the Late 19th Century to be examined through the United States-Korea War of 1871 In 2017, US President Donald Trump once caused controversy by saying he had heard from Chinese President Xi Jinping that "historically, Korea was part of China." It was not disclosed exactly what Xi Jinping had said. However, in recent decades, the theory of explaining the pre-modern Asian order as a hierarchical and Chinese-centered international order between suzerain and neighboring countries has spread widely in China. With this in mind, it can be assumed that Xi Jinping's remarks may have originated from the perception that the Korean peninsula was a vassal or a dependent state of the Chinese dynasty.
Lee Dong-wook, Professor of Konkuk University
한·중 문화 충돌의 원인과 해법은?
What are the causes and solutions of the Korean-Chinese cultural conflict? NAHF held an academic conference on September 24 to explore the causes and solutions of cultural conflicts between Korea and China. Huntington predicted in 《The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order》. “In the meantime, the conflict between civilizations has not appeared on the surface of the historical flow because of the confrontation of ideology. Now it will burst out on the surface. The stronger the force to suppress, the longer the period to suppress, the greater the force to erupt.”
Kim In-hee, Research Fellow of NAHF Institute on Eurasian History
남·북한 학계가 모두 고조선의 수도로 지목한 곳 ‘평양’
Pyongyang, where South and North Korean academics have identified it as the capital of Gojoseon Pyongyang is a place where South and North Korean academia are identified as the capital of Gojoseon. South Korean academia believes that Wanggeomseong, the capital of Wiman Joseon, was in Pyongyang, and North Korean academia believes that Asadal, the capital of Dangun Joseon, was in Pyongyang. The capital of Gojoseon was recorded in the literature as follows. Asadal, Mountain Muyeop, Baekak, Baekak Palace, Pyongyang Castle, Mountain Gunghol, Geummidal, Jangdangyeong, Humdok, Wanggeomseong and Wanghumseong. At first glance, it looks like there are many capitals. However, Mountain Muyeop and Baekak(or Baekak Palace) are the perceptions of the time regarding Asadal. Wanghum and Wanggeom are the same area, which is interpreted as calling them different place names. In the end, the capital of Gojoseon can be summarized as Asadal and Wanggeomseong.
Park Sun-mi, Research Fellow of NAHF Institute on Pre-modern Korean History
동남제도개척사 김옥균의 울릉도 개발과 가이 군지
Development of Ulleungdo by Kim Ok-gyun(Development Commissioner for the Southern Islands) and Kai Gunji Kim Ok-gyun was appointed as Development Commissioner for the Southern Islands before the Gapsin Coup. It is not well known what specific activities he has done to develop resources in Ulleungdo, due to the lack of historical sources related to this. To supplement this, I would like to introduce a source left by Kai Gunji, who assisted Kim Ok-gyun.
Park Han-min, Research Fellow of NAHF Dokdo Research Institute
터널의 끝을 향해
To the End of the Tunnel I wrote a book in 2017 and described the relationship between Korea and Japan at the time as 'the middle of the tunnel'. The title of my book is 'To the end of the tunnel' because I think we should get out of the tunnel. Compared to that time, it seems to have entered the deeper part of the tunnel. Both countries have not made any effort to get out to the end of the tunnel. Why? Because the people of both countries do not want to know the weight of the fact that colonial invasion. The historian Kang Deok-sang, who died a while ago, preached that knowing the weight of facts is the starting point for solving problems. That was fifteen years ago. But that is still an unfinished task for the people of both countries. What is needed now is that Korean society feels the weight of facts first and wakes up the conscience of Japanese society with its power. That is why I wrote 『Jingyong, which was experienced by the Korean people』.
Jeong Hye-gyeong, Representative of the Research Institute for Japan’s Compulsory Mobilization and Peace
중국으로 간 한국 문화 송나라에서 유행한 고려 종이
Korean Culture in China Koryo Papers Popular in Song Dynasty Paper was made by Cai Lun(蔡倫) of Later Han in 105. However, 2nd Century BC paper was excavated from Fangmatan(放馬灘) in Gansu Province. Therefore, rather than saying that the first person to make the paper is Cai Lun, it would be better to understand that he improved the original manufacturing method and made good quality paper.
Park Jae-bok, Professor of Korean Language Teaching at Kyungdong University
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