An Advocate for 63 Years Homer B. Hulbert made a lifelong commitment to educating and advocating for Korea. While most of his reputation and prestige comes from his efforts in the education sector, his work in the advocacy and liberation of Korea cannot be ignored. As a close friend to the Korean emperor, he was…
“Don’t cry for me if I die. Complete your mission. Fight to regain Korea’s independent sovereignty. I am willing to die for it.” -Emissaries Yi Sang-Seol, and Yi Wi-Jong Japan’s Takeover of Korea Japan’s takeover of Korea wasn’t a fast overnight affair, painted with blood in a violent revolution. Instead, it was quiet, slow, years of the Japanese squeezing Korea tightly, muffling its screams as the rest of the world watched in apathy. In 1876, Japan forced open Korean ports, taking…
The Father of Modern Korean Education Homer B. Hulbert (1863-1949) was an American born missionary who worked as a teacher in Korea for twenty years. Through education, he discovered his love for Korea, and during his tenure, Hulbert published numerous books about the rest of the world for Koreans, as well as books that were…
In Korea, several holidays commemorate the passage of time and events that led to present-day South Korea. These days celebrate many different things like the Korean kingdom’s establishment, the Korean language writing system (Hangul), and the invention of several historical items throughout Korean history. The March 1st Movement was…
Hearing the word “K-Pop star” undoubtedly causes many entertaining and exciting images to come to mind. A group of people moving almost as one body as they execute perfect and precise dance moves, the smooth and melodic vocals blended with fast and coarse rap, all done in Korean, of course. The charismatic smiles and joking…
Illustration of Kim Man-deok and Jeju Island During the 18th century in Joseon, women’s role was limited. How would people that time see a businesswoman? Unlike the present day, it was unheard of for a woman to have a successful career. However, there was a prominent figure who advocated for feminism during that period. That…
Japanese Imperial Army troops came to force hundreds of thousands of women into sexual slavery during Japan’s militaristic period. From 1932 to 1945 these women were held in brothels and were forced into sexual slavery These girls were from the ages 14-19 years old. They were mostly located in Korea however, the Japanese Imperial army…
Throughout Korea’s history, there have been many women who have made an impact on Korean history. These women are inspiring and deserved to be recognized for what they have done during their lives. The first woman to discuss is Queen Seondeok. She became the Queen of the Silla kingdom in the Three Kingdoms period. After…
Forty years ago, when South Korea’s political situation began to return to dictatorship, and from May 18 to 27, 1980, citizens fought against military dictatorship in Gwangju. Resistance to Then-security commander Chun Doo-hwan’s military forces has led to the death of many people, which has become an international issue and hurt many people’s lives. …
On the morning of January 21, 1919, Gojong, the second last emperor of the Korean Empire(Daehan Jeguk), died at the age of 66. The death of the Emperor shocked Korean society and the event became a turning point in the Korean independence movement. The recorded cause of death of Gojong was by natural causes. Officials…