Encyclopedia - Three Kingdoms Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Three Kingdoms Of Korea - Three Kingdoms
The name "Three Kingdoms" was used in the Korean titles of the histories Samguk Sagi (12th century) and Samguk Yusa (13th ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Proto-three Kingdoms Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Proto-three Kingdoms Of Korea - History
As Gojoseon fell to the attacks by the Han dynasty of China in 108 BC, the northern region of the peninsula and Manchuria was occupied by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Proto-three Kingdoms Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Proto-three Kingdoms Of Korea - Iron Culture
Important features of this period include the widespread production of iron artifacts for daily use and the introduction of grey earthenw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ara Gaya: Encyclopedia - Ara Gaya
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Article - Korean Buddhism
Korean Buddhism is distinguished from other forms of Buddhism by its attempt to resolve what it sees as inconsistencies in Chinese Mahaya...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bihwa Gaya: Encyclopedia - Bihwa Gaya
Bihwa Gaya, also known as Bijabal, was one of the kingdoms of the Gaya confederacy during the Three Kingdoms Period. It was based near th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pasa Of Silla: Encyclopedia - Pasa Of Silla
Pasa Isageum (80-112, d. 112) was the fifth ruler of the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla. He was either King Yuri's son or his nephew, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yuri Of Silla: Encyclopedia - Yuri Of Silla
Yuri of Silla (d. 57, r. 24-57), often known by his formal title Yuri Isageum, was the third ruler of the ancient Korean state of Silla. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yeon Gaesomun: Encyclopedia - Yeon Gaesomun
Yeon Gaesomun (? - 666), was a Goguryeo general of noble birth. In 642 he had killed King Yeongnyu and seized supreme power. He installed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bak Hyeokgeose Of Silla: Encyclopedia - Bak Hyeokgeose Of Silla
Bak Hyeokgeose (r. (57 BCE–4 CE), d. 4 CE) was the first ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla . His formal title was Bak Hyeokgeose Geo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korea: Encyclopedia - Korea
Korea refers to South Korea and North Korea together, which were a unified country until 1948. It is situated on the Korean Peninsula in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Goguryeo: Encyclopedia - Goguryeo
Goguryeo (37 BC – 668) was an empire in Manchuria and northern Korea. It was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, along with Baekje and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baekje: Encyclopedia - Baekje
Baekje was a kingdom that existed in southwestern Korea from 18 BCE to 660 CE. Together with Goguryeo and Silla, Baekje is known as one o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 698: Encyclopedia - 698
698 - Events. Tiberius III deposes Leontius and becomes Byzantine Emperor. Arabs capture Carthage from the Byzantine Empire. Zhen (pre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Three Kingdoms 3rd Century - 668
Main article: Three Kingdoms of Korea Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla are called the Three Kingdoms. Baekje was founded in 18 BC in the southw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Buddhism: Encyclopedia - Korean Buddhism
Korean Buddhism is distinguished from other forms of Buddhism by its attempt to resolve what it sees as inconsistencies in Chinese Mahaya...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Silla: Encyclopedia - Silla
Silla (also spelled Shilla) was one of the three kingdoms of ancient Korea. It conquered the other two kingdoms in the 7th century C.E....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unified Silla: Encyclopedia - Unified Silla
Unified Silla is the name often applied to the Korean kingdom of Silla after 668 CE, or to its time. During the first few centuries ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gaya: Encyclopedia - Gaya
Gaya was a confederacy of chiefdoms that existed in the Nakdong River valley of Korea during the Three Kingdoms era. Gaya - Names. Alth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daegaya: Encyclopedia - Daegaya
Daegaya was a major chiefdom of the Gaya confederacy during the Korean Three Kingdoms period. Daegaya was located in present-day Goryeong...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Proto-three Kingdoms Of Korea 108 Bc - 3rd Century
After the fall of Gojoseon, the southern part of the peninsula consolidated into three confederations (collectively Samhan): Mahan, Jinha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Proto-three Kingdoms Of Korea 108 Bc - 3rd Century
After the fall of Gojoseon, the southern part of the peninsula consolidated into three confederations (collectively Samhan): Mahan, Jinha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Korea - Names Of Korea
Main article: Names of Korea "Korea" derives from the Goryeo/Koryŏ (고려) period of Korean history, which in turn referred to the anci...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dongye: Encyclopedia Ii - Dongye - People And Culture
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Goryeo
Main article: Goryeo The kingdom of Goryeo was founded in 918 and replaced Silla as the dominant power in Korea in the years 935-936. ("G...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Goryeo
Main article: Goryeo The kingdom of Goryeo was founded in 918 and replaced Silla as the dominant power in Korea in the years 935-936. ("G...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Gojoseon ? - 108 Bc
Main articles: Gojoseon, Dangun, Founding Myth of Korea According to legend, Korea's first kingdom, Gojoseon (고조선, then called Jose...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - The Division Of Korea
Main article: Division of Korea The unconditional surrender of Japan, the earlier collapse of Nazi Germany, combined with fundamental shi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Japanese Occupation
In 1910 Japan annexed Korea by the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty which was signed under duress. (See also: Japanese war crimes) Korea con...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Joseon
Main article: Joseon Dynasty In 1392 a Korean general, Yi Seonggye, was sent to China to campaign against the Ming Dynasty, but instead h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Gojoseon ? - 108 Bc
Main articles: Gojoseon, Dangun According to legend, Korea's first kingdom, Gojoseon (고조선, then called Joseon), was founded by Dang...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Balhae And Unified Silla
Main articles: Balhae, Unified Silla In 660, King Munmu of Silla ordered his armies to attack Baekje. General Kim Yu-shin, aided by Tang ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Korea - History
Main article: History of Korea Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Go...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gwanggaeto The Great Of Goguryeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Gwanggaeto The Great Of Goguryeo - Conquest Of The North
In 395, during a campaign against Baekje, the emperor himself attacked and conquered Biryu, a small nation located in cenral Manchuria. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Balhae And Unified Silla
Main articles: Balhae, Unified Silla In 660, King Munmu of Silla ordered his armies to attack Baekje. General Kim Yu-shin, aided by Tang ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Prehistory
Archaeological evidence shows that humans first inhabited the peninsula about 700,000 years ago. Tool-making artifacts from the Palaeolit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Korea - Geography
Korea is located on the Korean Peninsula in North-East Asia. It is bound by two countries and three seas. To the northwest, the Yalu Rive...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jangsu Of Goguryeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Jangsu Of Goguryeo - Southern Expansion
In 472, King Gaero of Baekje sent a letter to the emperor of Northern Wei. He stated that he was having trouble interacting with Wet beca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Korea - Prehistory
Archaeological evidence shows that humans first inhabited the peninsula about 700,000 years ago. Tool-making artifacts from the Palaeolit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Korea - Culture And Philosophy
Main article: Culture of Korea During the 7th and 8th centuries, land and sea trading networks connected Korea and Arabia. Koreans used w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Korea - Korea In Sporting Events
South Korea hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, giving the country an economic boost through increased tourism and greater world re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kim Yushin: Encyclopedia Ii - Kim Yushin - Military Accomplishments
Kim's first military engagement in command is believed to have occurred around 629, and through it he quickly proved his capabilities as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dongye: Encyclopedia Ii - Dongye - History
Dongye first appears in history as a vassal state of Gojoseon under Wiman in the second century BC. After the fall of Gojoseon, it came u...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Pottery: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Pottery - Early History
Korean pottery - Chinese influences. With many scholars, and trade missions sent to China, the Koreans who returned brought back many ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gwanggaeto The Great Of Goguryeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Gwanggaeto The Great Of Goguryeo - Birth And Background
At the time of his birth, Goguryeo was not a very strong power; before he was born, Geunchogo of Baekje defeated Goguryeo heavily, captur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gwanggaeto The Great Of Goguryeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Gwanggaeto The Great Of Goguryeo - Rise To Power And Campaigns Against Baekje
Gwanggaeto succeeded his father, King Gogukyang, upon his death in 391. Immediately upon being crowned king of Goguryeo, Gwanggaeto grant...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Pottery: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Pottery - Kilns
Central to Korean success were the chambered climbing kilns that were used throughout the Joseon dynasty and exported abroad, especially ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Buddhism - Buddhism And Westernization 1945-present
When Korea was liberated from Japanese occupation in 1945, the celibate ordained members of the main sect of Korean Buddhism, Chogye, to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Buddhism - Buddhism In The Three Kingdoms
When Buddhism was introduced to Korea in the 4th century CE, the Korean peninsula was politically subdivided into three kingdoms: Gogurye...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gwanggaeto The Great Of Goguryeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Gwanggaeto The Great Of Goguryeo - Death And Legacy
Emperor Gwanggaeto died of disease in 413, at the age of 39. Although Gwanggaeto ruled for only 22 years and died fairly young, his conqu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jangsu Of Goguryeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Jangsu Of Goguryeo - Early Reign
At first, Jangsu dedicated much of his efforts towards stabilizing a kingdom that had experienced great and sudden growth, a direct resul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Buddhism - Buddhism In The Unified Silla Period 668-918
In 668, the kingdom of Silla succeeded in unifying the whole Korean peninsula, giving rise to a period of political stability that lasted...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jangsu Of Goguryeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Jangsu Of Goguryeo - Northwestern Campaign
At the time China was invaded by five foreign races and divided into Sixteen Kingdoms. Later Yan Dynasty, which was based on present-day ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Buddhism - Historical Overview Of The Development Of Korean Buddhism
When Buddhism was originally introduced to Korea from China in 372, or about 800 years after the death of the historical Buddha, Shamanis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jangsu Of Goguryeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Jangsu Of Goguryeo - Relations With China And Rourans
In 479, Jangsu sent delegate to Rouran to establish friendly relationship. As a resuit, Rouran Khagan gave up the large territory which w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jangsu Of Goguryeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Jangsu Of Goguryeo - Death And Legacy
Emperor Jangsu died in 491, at the age of 97. His nickname 'Jangsu' derived from Chinese word meaning 'living long', since he lived for a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Buddhism - Looking Ahead
The Seon school, which is led by the dominant Jogye order, practices disciplined traditional Seon practice at a number of major mountain ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Swords: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Swords - Types Of Korean Swords
Historically there are about fifteen kinds of Korean swords some more well known, other lesser known. Elements of the Korean sword includ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kim Yushin: Encyclopedia Ii - Kim Yushin - Legends
Many stories exist about Kim Yu-shin. It is told that once he was ordered to subdue a rebel army, but his troops refused to fight as they...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Swords: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Swords - Schools Of Swordsmanship
As indicated, swordsmanship was practiced by the yangban scholars who made up the leadership of the Korean military, historically, but do...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Swords: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Swords - Contemporary Films On Korean Swordsmanship
Korean historical action films have elements of swordsmanship within them. Important recent films readily available (and subtitle in Chin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kim Yushin: Encyclopedia Ii - Kim Yushin - His Final Years
Throughout his life Kim had felt that Baekje, Goguryeo and Silla should not be separate countries, but should instead be united. He is re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - South Korea - Culture
Main articles: Culture of Korea, Contemporary culture of South Korea Korean cultural development is generally divided into periods coinci...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Baekje-related Topics: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Baekje-related Topics - Introduction
You can help keep this list up to date by adding titles of new or existing articles which are not yet listed here. (Before you add an art...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samhan: Encyclopedia Ii - Samhan - Three Hans
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of North Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of North Korea - The Early Years
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buyeo State: Encyclopedia Ii - Buyeo State - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Goryeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Goryeo - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rulers Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Rulers Of Korea - Goryeo 918–1392
The kingdom of Goryeo was founded in 918 and defeated Silla in 935–936, making "Goryeo" the name of Korea ("Goryeo" is the source of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rulers Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Rulers Of Korea - Gaya Garak 42-532
Gaya (also called "Garak") was a minor state (that is, not one of the three major kingdoms) during the Three Kingdoms Period. Gaya was ab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gaya: Encyclopedia Ii - Gaya - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unified Silla: Encyclopedia Ii - Unified Silla - Unification
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korea Under Japanese Rule: Encyclopedia Ii - Korea Under Japanese Rule - Background
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rulers Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Rulers Of Korea - Silla 57 Bce–935 Ce
Silla was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea in the 1st millennium CE, along with Baekje (which it conquered in 660) and Goguryeo (which ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buyeo State: Encyclopedia Ii - Buyeo State - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korea Under Japanese Rule: Encyclopedia Ii - Korea Under Japanese Rule - Background
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Balhae: Encyclopedia Ii - Balhae - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bohai: Encyclopedia Ii - Bohai - Characterization And Political Interpretation
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baekje: Encyclopedia Ii - Baekje - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Korea-related Topics L-z - L
Lake Tianchi (Ch'ŏnji) Monster Later Baekje - Later Goguryeo - Later Three Kingdoms of Korea - Lelang Commandery - Let's trim our hair i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Okjeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Okjeo - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gija Joseon: Encyclopedia Ii - Gija Joseon - Rulers Of Gija Joseon
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Provinces Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Provinces Of Korea - Provinces Of Unified Silla
In AD 660, the southeastern kingdom of Silla conquered Baekje in the southwest, and in 668, Silla conquered Goguryeo in the north with th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jin Korean History: Encyclopedia Ii - Jin Korean History - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Goryeo: Encyclopedia Ii - Goryeo - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hubaekje: Encyclopedia Ii - Hubaekje - Background
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gojoseon: Encyclopedia Ii - Gojoseon - Founding Legend
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rulers Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Rulers Of Korea - Goguryeo 37 Bce–668 Ce
Goguryeo was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea in the first millennium CE (along with Baekje and Silla), and fell to Silla and Tang of C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Joseon Dynasty: Encyclopedia Ii - Joseon Dynasty - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Joseon Dynasty: Encyclopedia Ii - Joseon Dynasty - History
Gojoseon, Jin Proto-Three Kingdoms:  Buyeo, Okjeo, Dongye  Samhan, Gaya Three Kingdoms:  Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla Unified S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Buddhism - Buddhism As State Religion In The Goryeo Period 918-1392
Initially, the new Seon schools were regarded by the established doctrinal schools as radical and dangerous upstarts. Thus, the early fou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Buddhism - Suppression Under The Joseon Dynasty 1392-1910
The Buddhist establishment at the end of the Goryeo period had become ridden with excesses. There were too many monks and nuns, a large p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Swords: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Swords - History Of Korean Swords
Stone swords from prehistoric times begin the history of Korean blade manufacturing. Prehistoric finds offer suggestions that Korean swor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gando: Encyclopedia Ii - Gando - History
Multiple states succeeded each other in ruling the area in ancient times. These included Goguryeo and Balhae. The first, called Goguryeo ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lieutenant General: Encyclopedia Ii - Lieutenant General - Korea
The rank of Lieutenant General is known in South Korea as Chungjang. The rank is also held by Korean Vice Admirals and uses three stars a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Korean Confucianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Korean Confucianism - Introduction
From its location, Korea has always been greatly influenced by China, the big neighbour to the west and south. The influence of Buddhism ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rulers Of Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Rulers Of Korea - Baekje 18 Bce–660 Ce
Baekje was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea in the 1st millennium CE (along with Goguryeo and Silla), and fell to Silla in 660. All the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Andong: Encyclopedia Ii - Andong - History
Around 1 BC Andong was founded by the Jinhan people, and it was known as Gochang. During the Three Kingdoms period, the area was controll...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liancourt Rocks: Encyclopedia Ii - Liancourt Rocks - History
Korea and Japan have a long, complex history of cultural exchange, war, and political rivalry (see: Korean-Japanese disputes). The Lianco...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lieutenant General: Encyclopedia Ii - Lieutenant General - United States
In three branches of the United States Army, United States Marine Corps and United States Air Force, a Lieutenant General is also called ...   » Read the article