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 I. THE BEGINNING OF THE HISTORY
OF KOREA
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 1. Life and Culture in the Prehistoric Age
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2. Foundation and Development of Kojoson |
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 3. Other Nations
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3. Other Nations |
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(1) The Spread of the Iron Culture |
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After the destruction of Kojoson, its wandering people scattered out in all
directions and spread the Iron culture to all parts of the Korean peninsula. On
the basis of this new culture, the new nations of Puyo, Koguryo, and the three
Hans began. During this period, iron-made farm implements were used and
agriculture was highly developed, accelerating social development and change,
heightening productivity and strengthening military might. |
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Ironwork |
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(2) Northern Nations |
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The nation of Puyo grew around the Sungari River basins in Manchuria;
Koguryo rose in the environs of the mid-Yalu River. Okcho stood in the plains of
Hamhung on the eastern coast, and Tong'ye developed to the south. The Okcho and
Tong'ye Kingdoms came under the control of Koguryo shortly thereafter. Puyo
existed as a national entity for a long time, but was finally annexed as a part
of Koguryo.
As part of their beliefs, the people of Puyo observed a
heaven-worshipping ceremony called "Yonggo" during the twelfth lunar month.
Meanwhile during the tenth lunar month, Koguryo offered a sacrifice to the
spirits of their ancestors by holding a huge banquet refered to as "Tongmaeng"
and Tong'ye held a celebration worshipping the heavens called "Much'on". The
people of Koguryo respected military arts and strength; thus they were known to
be tough and strong. |
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(3) Southern Nations |
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The nations of Mahan, Chinhan and Pyonhan, along with other small states
existed south of the Han River. In Samhan, rice farming flourished and dam
reservoirs such as Pyokkol-je in Kimje and Susan-je in Miryang were built.
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addition, during the fifth and the tenth lunar months, their people offered
sacrifices to heaven and engaged in songs and dances. |
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II. THE GROWTH OF THE THREE
KINGDOMS AND UNIFICATION |
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1. The Rise and Development of the
Kingdoms |
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2. Unification of the Three Kingdoms By Shilla |
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3. The Societies and Culture of the Kingdoms |
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4. The Inroads into Foreign Nations by the Three Kingdoms and Cultural Exchange |
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III. UNIFIED SHILLA AND
PARHAE |
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1. Development and Decline of Unified
Shilla |
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2. Founding of Parhae and Its Domination over
Manchuria |
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3. Prosperity of the Shilla Culture |
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4. Advances in Sea Trade Overseas |
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IV. LIFE IN KORYO |
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1. National Reunification and Safeguarding
Independence |
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2. Development within the Koryo Culture |
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3. International Activities of the Koryo
People |
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V. LIFE IN EARLY-CHOSON |
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1. Political Development and Society |
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2. Scholastic Activities, Science, Technology
and Culture |
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3. International Relations and Cultural
Exchanges |
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VI. LIFE IN LATE-CHOSON |
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1. Social Change in the Latter Choson
Period |
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2. New Trends in Cultural Activities |
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3. International Exchanges and New Trends in
Religion |
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VII. THE GROWTH AND TRIBULATIONS
OF MODERN KOREA |
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1. Modern Reform Movements |
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2. Economic Aggression by World Powers and the
Movement to Protect |
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3. Growth of Modern Culture and Social
Change |
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VIII. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
LIBERATION MOVEMENT |
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1. Colonial Domination by Japanese Imperialism
and the National Ordeal |
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2. Movement to Protect National Rights and the
Independence Struggle |
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3. Safeguarding and Preserving the National
Culture |
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IX. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF KOREA AND MODERN CULTURE |
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1. Birth and Growth of the Republic of
Korea |
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2. Economic Growth and Inroads Overseas |
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3. A Flourishing Modern Culture |
