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  donga.com [english donga]
A newly submitted doctorate dissertation on the medical changes in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea (1392-1910) is drawing attention by studying the diseases and therapies that the kings of the dynasty had and received.
With the thesis named, “A Study on the Medical History of Joseon Dynasty through the treatments for Kings,” Kim Jeong-sun, a medical history major at the medical school of the Seoul National University, is slated for a doctorate at the end of this month.
Gwanghaegun (1575-1641) who had a nervous disorder and an eye disease was treated more by acupuncture than by internally-taken medicine.
english.donga.com /srv/service.php3?bicode=040000&biid=2005082232258   (357 words)

  
  Gwanghaegun of Joseon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Gwanghaegun (In Hangeul: 광해군; in Hanja: 光海君;) or Prince Gwanghae (1574-1641; r.
Since he realized Joseon was unable to compete with the Manchu military power, he tried to keep friendly relationship with the Manchus, while the kingdom was still under the suzerainty of Ming, which angered Ming and dogmatic Confucist Koreans.
In 1623 Gwanghaegun was deposed by the Westerners faction (西人) with a coup.
bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/g/gw/gwanghaegun_of_joseon.html   (426 words)

  
 Gwanghaegun of Joseon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gwanghaegun or Prince Gwanghae (1574–1641; reigned 1608–1623) was the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty.
Althouth Gwanghaegun is one of only two deposed kings who were not restored and given the temple name(the other one being Yeonsangun, the tyrant who greatly contributed to the decline of the nation), many people consider him as the victim of feuds between political factions.
In modern South Korea, Gwanghaegun is considered a great and wise king, not a despot; his diplomatic skill was recalled by many people who felt worried about the international situation which included a invisible feud between China and the United States.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gwanghaegun_of_Joseon   (928 words)

  
 Gwanghaegun of Joseon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Gwanghaegun (In Hangul : 광해군;; in Hanja : 光海君;) or Prince Gwanghae (1574 - 1641 ; r.
Since he realized Joseon was unable compete with the Manchu military power he to keep friendly relationship with the Manchus the kingdom was still under the suzerainty Ming which angered Ming and dogmatic Confucist However the critically worsened Manchu-Ming relatinship forced to send ten thousand soldier to aid in 1619.
In 1623 Gwanghaegun was deposed by the faction (西人) with a coup.
www.freeglossary.com /Gwanghaegun_of_Joseon   (910 words)

  
 Station Information - Gang Hong-rip
Gang Hong-rip (강홍립 ; 姜弘立) (1560-1627) was a Korean commander-in-chief during the Joseon Dynasty.
Official Korean records say that Gwanghaegun had ordered a betrayal to Nurhaci, but it is considered defamation by the Westerners faction, who deposed the king.
Frustrated with unsatisfactory reward for the coup which Gwanghaegun was deposed by, Yi Gwal (李适) rebelled against King Injo in 1624.
www.stationinformation.com /encyclopedia/g/ga/gang_hong_rip.html   (244 words)

  
 RULERS OF KOREA FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Joseon was the name of Korea during most the Joseon_Dynasty, which ruled from the fall of Goryeo in 1392 until the beginning of the Republic_of_Korea in 1919.
Joseon Dynasty kings/emperors had temple_names ending in ''jo'' or ''jong.'' ''Jo'' was given to the first kings/emperors of new lines within the dynasty, with the first king/emperor having the special name (Taejo), which means "great progenitor" (see also Goryeo).
Two kings – Yeonsangun and Gwanghaegun – were so disgraced in the eyes of later official historians that they were deprived of their temple names after their reigns ended.
www.polarzones.com /Rulers_of_Korea   (1544 words)

  
 Encyclopedia topic: Gwanghaegun of Joseon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
1608-1623) was the 15th king of the Joseon Dynasty (additional info and facts about Joseon Dynasty).
Since he was deposed in a coup, later official historians did not give him a temple name (additional info and facts about temple name) like Taejo (additional info and facts about Taejo) or Sejong (additional info and facts about Sejong).
In foreign affairs he sought a balance between the Ming Empire and the Manchu (The Tungusic language spoken by the Manchu people) s.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gw/gwanghaegun_of_joseon.htm   (518 words)

  
 Wikipedia: Rulers of Korea
The first king had the temple name Taejo, which means "great progenitor" and was applied to the first kings of both Goryeo and Joseon, as they were also the founders of the Wang and Yi Dynasties respectively.
Joseon was the name of Korea during most the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled from the fall of Goryeo in 1392 until the beginning of the Japanese Colonial Period in 1910.
Two kings—Yeonsangun and Gwanghaegun— were so disgraced in the eyes of later official historians that they were deprived of their temple names after their reigns ended.
www.factbook.org /wikipedia/en/r/ru/rulers_of_korea.html   (952 words)

  
 Rulers of Korea
Buyo is believed to have risen from the areas of Joseon in 2nd-3rd century BC.
They claimed their inheritance of Joseon, and continued to use the titles of Tanje or the emperor.\nThe country was shattered by Goguryo in 1st century AD, but coninued to exist north of Koguryo until 494, when they catipulated to Goguryo.
Technically, the emperors should be referred to by their era names rather than their temple names, but the latter are commonly used.
encyclopedia.codeboy.net /wikipedia/r/ru/rulers_of_korea.html   (1268 words)

  
 RULERS OF KOREA FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In 1392, the kingdom fell to the Joseon Dynasty.
Joseon Dynasty kings/emperors had temple names ending in ''jo'' or ''jong.'' ''Jo'' was given to the first kings/emperors of new lines within the dynasty, with the first king/emperor having the special name (Taejo), which means "great progenitor" (see also Goryeo).
From 1910 to 1945, the Japanese viceroys exercised dominion over Korea though no sovereignty was transferred to the Emperor of Japan with the expulsion of the Joseon dynasty from their realm such that the constituency merely exercised de facto rule for the period.
www.acculegal.com /Rulers_of_Korea   (1601 words)

  
 Rulers of Korea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Buyeo is believed to have risen from the areas of Joseon in 2nd-3rd century BC.
Joseon was the name of Korea during most the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled from the fall of Goryeo in 1392 until the beginning of the Republic of Korea in 1919.
Joseon Dynasty kings/emperors had temple names ending in jo or jong.
hallencyclopedia.com /Rulers_of_Korea   (1790 words)

  
 Royal Palaces - Changgyeonggung
This gate is believed to have been first built in the 15th year of the reign of King Seongjong(1484) and then burnt down during the Japanese invasion of 1592 and rebuilt in the eighth year of the reign of King Gwanghaegun(1616).
This is typical of the early Joseon architecture, featuring a two-story pavilion 3kan wide and 2kan deep(a kan is a traditional word of length between two columns showing different dimension according to the period), and multi-brackets atop the columns.
Erected in 1484 during the reign of King Seongjong, this Myeongjeongjeon hall of Changgyeonggung palace was burnt down during the Japanese invasion in 1592 and rebuilt in 1616 during the reign of King Gwanghaegun.
www.ocp.go.kr /english/palace/pal_ckk.html   (1837 words)

  
 Korean Architecture: Byeongsan Seowon (Pyongsan Sowon) Academy, Andong
Duncan's analysis of the key players in the transition era shows that there was broad continuity between the ruling families of the Goryeo and those of Joseon.
He nearly succeeded—so much so that the yangban decided to put their faith in the relative newcomer Yi Songgye, the commander of a powerful northeastern army, to overthrow the dynasty and replace it with one in their favor.
Divisive factionalism, driven by the economic muscle of the private academies, shattered the efficiency of Korean government in the late Joseon dynasty.
www.orientalarchitecture.com /andong/BYEONGSAN.htm   (1889 words)

  
 Clinton Goveas :: Wikipedia Reference
In 1897, when Joseon became the Korean Empire, some of the Joseon kings were posthumously raised to the rank of emperors.
Joseon monarchs had temple names ending in jo or jong.
Two kings, Yeonsangun and Gwanghaegun, were not given temple names after their reigns ended.
www.clintongoveas.com /wikipedia/?title=List_of_Rulers_of_Korea   (2185 words)

  
 Welcome to CHUNGHYEON MUSEUM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The central government of Joseon was organizing the Jinjubyeonmusa(a kind of diplomatic delegation) for explaining the incident that Jeong Eungtae of the Ming Dynasty landed Yang Ho in difficulties.
During the rebellion of Yi Gwal in 1624, Yi Wonik was in attendance on the king to Gongju in spite of the advanced age of nearly 80.
During the Chinese Invasion of Joseon in 1627, he escorted the crown prince to Jeonju as the Dochechalsa, and was appointed to the Jejo of Hunryeondogam after returning to the capital.
www.chunghyon.com /en/ori/yi.htm   (1446 words)

  
 Gwanghaegun of Joseon - TheBestLinks.com - Hangul, Japan, 1608, 1623, ...
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Wikiquote has a collection of quotations by or about Gwanghaegun of Joseon.
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 Seoul Metropolitan Government - "A Clean, Attractive & Global City, Seoul!"
Changdeokgung was constructed in 1405 as the detached palace of Gyeongbokgung, the Joseon Dynasty's main palace.
The palace was partially destroyed in the course of the deposing of tyrant King Gwanghaegun by the successor King Injo in 1623.
Changdeokgung is not only a splendid palace preserving the architecture of the Joseon Dynasty but one that was used as the seat of royal regime for 258 years over the reigns of thirteen kings, witnessing many ups and downs of the dynasty.
english.seoul.go.kr /today/about/about_02top_0101.htm   (692 words)

  
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Changdeokgung was constructed in 1405 as the detached palace of Gyeongbokgung, the Joseon Dynasty's main palace.
The palace was partially destroyed in the course of the deposing of tyrant King Gwanghaegun by the successor King Injo in 1623.
Changdeokgung is not only a splendid palace preserving the architecture of the Joseon Dynasty but one that was used as the seat of the royal regime for 258 years over the reigns of thirteen kings, witnessing many ups and downs of the dynasty.
iipe.apceiu.org /board/view.php?id=iipe_doc_workbook01&no=10   (1653 words)

  
 China History Forum, chinese history forum > Korean History in a nutshell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The eighteenth century Joseon historian Yu Deukgong was probably the first to advocate the proper study of Balhae as part of Korean history, and it was he who coined the term "North-South Period" to refer to the era when Silla and Balhae existed side by side.
Joseon (as Korea was called during the Joseon Dynasty) dealt with invasions by Japan from 1592 to 1598 (see Seven-Year War).
Joseon was the name of Korea during most the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled from the fall of Goryeo in 1392 until the beginning of the Republic of Korea in 1919.
www.chinahistoryforum.com /lofiversion/index.php/t1898.html   (17602 words)

  
 Jeryeak
Taejo, the founder-king of the Joseon Dynasty; Sejong, who is credited with the invention of the Korean alphabet; and Gojong and Sunjong, the last rulers of Joseon, are among the kings enshrined in Jeongjeon.
Throughout the Joseon period, memorial rites were held five times a year for the spirits of the kings enshrined in Jeongjeon and twice a year for those enshrined in Yeongnyeongjeon.
Consecrated to the Joseon Dynasty and its forebears, it has existed in its current form since the 16th century and ritual ceremonies linking rites, music and dance are still held there, perpetuating a tradition that goes back to the 14th century.
www.koreanculture.org /06about_korea/symbols/04jeryeak.htm   (1626 words)

  
 국무총리실 (Prime Minister of Korea)
In the aftermath of this switch, King Gwanghaegun was deposed by the newly ascendant Seoin (Western) faction which was pro-Ming Dynasty.
Pragmatic Studies The pragmatists' desire to learn about Qing China in the late Joseon period was propelled by their belief that the nation needed a dramatic improvement of its economy.
The ideal of a Confucian welfare state during the Joseon Dynasty was conceived and implemented by King Sejong in the 15th century, but it was Yi Su-gwang who elaborated on the philosophy of welfare in the period following the Hideyoshi invasions in the late 16th century.
www.opm.go.kr /warp/webapp/content/view?meta_id=english&id=63   (5838 words)

  
 Welcome to Seodaemun-Gu Office
In 1905 when Imperialists Japanese deprived Joseon of diplomacy rights, he insisted to abrogate the 'Eulsa Agreement between Joseon and Japan' and to execute the five traitors who signed on the Agreement in his continuous letters to the king.
As the civil minister of the early Joseon period, he was born as a song of Ha Yoon Ryn, the governor of Soonheung.
Under the new Joseon dynasty, he was designated as the 2nd chief minister in the capacity of meritorious retainer.
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However, there are also styles of the later part of Joseon such as Jeopri seen between Danryeong and chair covered with leopard skin, Jokjwadae(a footstool) drawn in perspective as well as the fact that white clothes are not seen between the folded sleeves.
He passed an official civil servant examination in 1619 (the 11th year in the Gwanghaegun regime) and was appointed to the post of Seungmunwonbujeongja.
In 1623, he took part in the Injobanjeong(Coup against the Gwanghaegun regime), he became one of the third class worthy retainers and the same year was appointed Hongmungwan Jeongja, Baksa.
www.ui4u.net /english/tour/tour_contents01_02.html   (577 words)

  
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Gyeongbokgung was the main palace during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
It was built by the founding King of Joseon dynasty, Lee Seong-Gye, in 1395 as he moved the capital city from Gyeseong to Seoul.
It became a proper palace when Gwanghaegun (1575~1641) ascended the throne and gave the palace the name Gyeongungung in 1611.
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 Rulers of Korea - Gurupedia
Puyo is believed to have risen from the areas of Joseon in 2nd-3rd century BC.
Joseon was the name of Korea during most the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled from the fall of
Joseon Dynasty became the first emperor (Hwangje in Korean).
www.gurupedia.com /r/ru/rulers_of_korea.htm   (1087 words)

  
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The Joseon wangjo shillok 朝鮮王朝實錄 (The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty or The Veritable Records of the Joseon Kingdom) are the records of important, daily events in the Joseon Kingdom for 472 years from the reign of the founder king, Taejo, to the reign of the 25th king, Cheoljong.
However, the Joseon wangjo sillok is the most voluminous, covering the longest period of time, and the most detailed among the extant annals in East Asia.
While the Joseon wangjo shillok is a collection of the annals of twenty-five reigns compiled on the bases of the records kept personally by the history-officials and other records and documents of the government offices, the Bibyeonsa deungnok 備邊司謄錄, the Ilseongnok 日省錄, and the Seongjeongwon ilgi 承政院日記 are the first-hand records of the offices concerned.
e-kyujanggak.snu.ac.kr /_English/_Holdings.jsp?Page=12   (1436 words)

  
 Koreana : Palaces of Korea III - Vol. 21, NO. 3 May - June 2003
Despite their individual and distinct histories, they are considered to be a single palace of the Joseon Dynasty in the popular imagination.
Built in 1484 during the reign of King Seongjong, this royal residence was burnt in 1592 during the Japanese invasion.
Rebuilt in 1616, the eighth year of the reign of King Gwanghaegun, it was again burnt down in 1624, the second year of the reign of King Injo (r.
www.kisc.org /kti/may_jun_03/society/koreana.htm   (1901 words)

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