Debates on Korea

The section covers 13 controversial topics relating to Korean history, providing context, facts, and sources on each subject.

1. Gija: The Theory behind the Origin of Korea's Confucian Culture
2. Nangnang: A Remnant of the Han Empire on the Korean Peninsula
3. Relations between Korea and Japan in Ancient Times
4. Tang and Silla: Imitation and Unique Characteristics
5. Balhae: Shared History of Korea and China
6. Mongols and Goryeo: Unique Features of the Mongols' Rule of Goryeo
7. The Tribute System: Understanding East Asian Diplomacy
8. Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars: Foreign Powers Making the Korean Peninsula their Battleground
9. A Sea with Two Names: The East Sea or the Sea of Japan?
10. Koreans' Resistance to Japanese Imperialism
11. Overcoming Colonial Rule and Remaining Tasks (Comfort Women)
12. About Dokdo Island
13. Understanding the Social Classes of the Joseon Period