IV. Administrative Systems in North Korea
At first, North Korea established a ‘people’s republic constitution’ in 1948. In December 1972, they adopted a ‘socialist constitution’ at the first session ofthe fifth Supreme People's Assembly. In April 1992, they reformed it(old socialist constitution) at the third session ofthe ninth Supreme People's Assembly. In 1998, they drastically a
Many attempts to imitate western science
UNSUCCESSFUL
Because there was no direct route
Sent by theJoseon Dynasty in 1881
Intensive inspection of Japan
For studying modern science and technology(1881-1882)
Thirdly, the special governmental structure or system ofJoseon dynasty had contributed to its longevity by diminishing the possibilities of illegality and corruption occurring. ‘Three Offices’ is a good example. Three Offices is a collective name for three offices that functioned as major organ of press and provided checks and balance on the king and theofficials. While modeled after Chines
2. Government office inheritance system
This system which was passed from Korea Dynasty to Chosun Dynastry, enabled sons and grandsons of government officials to become government officials as well, without taking the examination for the government officials positions. Government officials wanted to inherit their power to their sons which became one ofthe main motives for the creation ofthe sy
Ⅱ. The Basis oftheJoseon Dynasty's 500-year history
1) The systemic basis for theJoseon Dynasty
The basis for Joseon kingship was Confucianism. All other religions were excluded, making Confucianism the foundation for theJoseon system as a whole, and the primary subject of education for king, crown prince, and peasant alike.
The virtues of Confucianism were humanity, righteousn