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Joint Academic Conference on the 1,100th Anniversary of Goryeo's Foundation

On July 25, the Northeast Asian History Foundation jointly hosted an academic conference at Korea University with the Korean Medieval History Society to discuss "The Goryeo Dynasty in East Asia: Goryeo's National Identity and World View." Presentations at the conference were made on Goryeo's awareness of its national boundaries as the successor of Koguryo, the Goryeo monarchy's world view through the term "Emperor to the East of the Sea," Goryeo's national holidays and sense of national pride, and Goryeo's use of Chinese era names and its understanding of the outside. While considering the presentations during the general discussion that followed, new directions for research were suggested such as looking into Goryeo's cultural pluralism, its recognition of itself and others, the multi-layered recognition of Goryeo borders, and applying civilization theories. The discussion aimed at adopting objective views to gain a more balanced understanding of the histories of Korea and East Asia.

Special Lectures on Controversial Issues in Northeast Asian History

Broadcast by Korea's Educational Broadcasting System

As an effort to provide public education, the Northeast Asian History Foundation conducted a series of lectures in July at the University of Seoul's Center for Continuing Education. The five lectures introducing controversial issues in Northeast Asian history were aired as episodes of the "Special EBS Academy" program on the TV channel EBS2 at midnight between the 20th and 24th of August. Five research fellows offered accessible, intriguing introductions to controversial issues in Northeast Asian history that they have each been specializing in, offering intellectual trips back in time to late-night viewers.