Tag: Japanese colonialism
This is a comprehensive study beginning about 30 000 years ago with the paleolithic age through to 1960 when Korea’s first president, Rhee, had to step down after public demonstrations. The author included the ancient tribes to the ancient Silla era, then detailed the rulers during the Koguryo, Paekche and Silla dynasties. The final dynasty, the Yi Dynasty, sometimes referred to as the Josean Dynasty ended when the last king mysteriously died during Japanese occupation.
Continue reading “Han Woo-Keun’s—The History of Korea” →
In 1940 Sun-hee, her brother Tae-yul, their parents and Uncle live in fear under the Japanese who invaded Korea. As the Japanese advance through Asia, they demand more from Koreans—their food, their metal possessions as well as forcing them to lose their own culture.
This is an accurate account of Japanese colonialism in Korea seen through the eyes of a fictionalized family.
Najin doesn’t want to live a traditional Korean life, but her father tries to force her into a marriage with an aristocratic family. Her mother, defying the traditional obedient wife, arranges a position for her daughter in the king’s court as a companion to a young princess. With Japan’s control over the country and the dying monarchy, Najin’s life becomes oppressive. When she unexpectedly finds love, they are soon separated and she must face Japan’s attack on China and Pearl Harbour while her husband is an ocean away.
Read and Write 