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
Joseon dynasty could last for over five hundred years. European visitors wanted to know that Korea still has the royal family members. Asian tourists were curious about why all the name plaques are in traditional Chinese characters though Koreans use the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. African visitors asked me why Seoul has five royal palaces.
The more I had the questions, the more I wanted to wr
Joseon Dynasty could last for over five hundred years. European visitors wanted to know that Korea still has the royal family members. Asian tourists were curious about why all the name plaques are in traditional Chinese characters though Koreans use the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. African visitors asked me why Seoul has five royal palaces.
The more I got the questions, the more I wanted to writ
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