incident, with war against the first queen’s family and isolation on the European continent. In conclusion, the first succession rule improves the stability of the royal family and the second rule prevents intervention of other families.
4. Chosun Dynasty`s Recording Practice
The Sphinx, the Pyramids are such a great history to boast in foreign countries. But there is Annals of the Joseon
1. Goryo Dynasty
Coexistence of Confucianism and Buddhism
A school system
Public Education
Central
Gukjagam
(국자감)
Dongseo
hakdang
(동서학당)
Local
Hyanggyo
(향교)
2. Chosun Dynasty
Respected Confucianism and restrained Buddhism
School education became a means to pass an exam for officials of government.
Public Education
Central
Sungkyunkwan
Introduction
A. Chosun Daily’s background
1) History
Chosun Daily gets its name from Korea's last dynasty in Korean history. The Chosun Ilbo Establishment Union was created in September 1919, and the Chosun Daily company was founded on March 5, 1920. The newspaper was critical of, and sometimes directly opposed, the actions of the pro-Japanese government during Japanese colonial ru
Thirdly, the special governmental structure or system of Joseon 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 the officials. While modeled after Chines
Ⅱ. The Basis of the Joseon Dynasty's 500-year history
1) The systemic basis for the Joseon Dynasty
The basis for Joseon kingship was Confucianism. All other religions were excluded, making Confucianism the foundation for the Joseon system as a whole, and the primary subject of education for king, crown prince, and peasant alike.
The virtues of Confucianism were humanity, righteousn
Goals
Sugichiin(수기치인): to exert self-dicipline to move and control other people
Beop Seonghyeon(법성현): to emulate people who fulfill human nature
Learning which was actually needed in practical life
Goals
Kyungsechiyong(경세치용): learning provides substantive benefits
Leeyonghusaeng(이용후생): improve nation’s life
Silsagusi(실사구시): attitude which sear
Hurricane
1. Hurricane records
How did that happened and what did the kings do to manage the catastrophic situation? It can be found in the historical document called ‘Annals of the Cho sun Dynasty - 조선왕조실록’. According to the Annals of the Cho sun Dynasty the worst damage they got from the hurricane was during king TaeJong’s era. 66ships from Jun-ra area were totally broken do
Preface
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Preface
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This book is the culmination of five years of research, field study, and personal experience on the subject of Changdeokgung Palace. While working as a tour guide at the royal palace, I gave many tours for locals and global tourists and met lots of people who were interested in Korean royal palac
1. Introduction
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