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중화주의의 현주소
Where Sino-centrism is Today A simply definition of Sino-centrism is the sense of superiority the Chinese have vis-à-vis their neighbors in terms of heritage and culture. This sense of superiority goes back to the ancient Huang-he [華夏] civilization that developed from the midstream region of the Yellow River. With the Huang-he civilization as the starting point, Chinese civilization continued its expansion as it vanquished and absorbed neighboring peoples. As such, Sino-centrism is the product of a long history. And this is why Sino-centrism cannot merely be considered a form of bias.
Bae, Gyeong-han Professor, Silla University
한일 시민이 함께 나눈 감동, 새로운 역사를 쓰다
Korean and Japanese Citizens Connect Emotionally and Write a New Chapter in History The Rally for the Korean and Japanese Citizens' Joint Declaration Marking the Centennial of Japan's Forced Annexation of Korea (hereafter "Rally"), which opened simultaneously on August 22 and closed on August 29, was the culmination of the efforts toward the historical reconciliation and mutual prosperity of Korea and Japan as well as the pinnacle of the mutual exchanges and collaboration between Korean and Japanese civil societies. We met with Standing Chair Lee Yi-hwa of the Korean Implementation Committee for the Korean and Japanese Citizens' Joint Action Initiative Marking the Centennial of Japan's Forced Annexation of Korea (hereafter "Korean Implementation Committee") for a first-hand, insider account of the Rally.
Lee, Yoon-jeung (Photo: Song, Ho-cheol)
평화와 공영을 위해 함께 만들어가는 역사
Working Together toward a History for Peace and Mutual Advancement The 2010 Coordinating Committee Meeting for the International NGOs Conference on History and Peace (hereafter "International NGOs Conference"), co-hosted by the Northeast Asian History Foundation and the International NGO History Forum for Peace in East Asia (hereafter "International NGO History Forum") took place from October 3-6 in Toronto, Canada.
Nam, Sang-manMember, Coordinating Committee for the International NGO History Forum for Peace in East Asia
근대 열강의 식민지 통치와 국민통합
Colonial Rule and National Integration by Modern Great Powers Marking the centennial of Japan's forced annexation of Korea, this research project aimed to introduce the various issues and tasks resulting from the colonial rule by modern great powers and shed light on the realties and nature of colonialism. The work is divided into the two parts. Part 1 looks at the problems brought on by the process of colonization and national integration pursued by Western great powers—i.e., Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union, while Part 2 looks at issues stemming from Japan's colonial and national integration policies and processes. What is notable about this title is that it features works by a diverse group of specialists in political science, economics, social studies, and cultural studies. As such, the book presents various approaches to each of the subject matters covered.
Kim, Ung-gi Professor, Hongik University
망국 조선의 비극을 완성한 덕혜의 삶
Life of Princess Deokhye: A Vignette in Joseon’s Tragic Denouement This year is the centennial of Japan's forced annexation of Korea. Korean media has been relatively low-key on the occasion. However, one historical figure has received a lot of attention: Princess Deokhye. The Japanese female historian Honma Yasuko published a critical biography of Princess Deokhye in 1998, and the translation was released in Korea in 2008. The novel Princess Deokhye [덕혜옹주], based on Honma's work, was published in 2009 and became a bestseller. Honma's recently claimed that the novelist plagiarized her critical biography and caused quite a stir.
Kim, Eun-sukProfessor, Korea National University of Education
한국의 전방후원분
Korea’s Keyhole-shaped Tombs I had a chance to survey keyhole-shaped tombs along Yeongsan River over the summer. It was a great opportunity to take a close look at all thirteen tombs discovered thus far. The existence of keyhole-shaped tombs became widely known in the 1980s. Keyhole-shaped tombs are found along Yeongsan River in southwestern Jeollanam-do. They are dated to the late 5th century and early 6th-century, limited in timeframe to a single generation. Keyhole-shaped tombs are known to be unique to Japan, which is why there is heightened interest and debate among Korean and Japanese scholars over the identity of the tombs' occupants and the nature of the keyhole-shaped tombs found in Korea.
Yeon, Min-su Research Fellow, Research Department
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