http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com Ancient Korea to the 20th Century Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:21:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The Topics In Korean History Podcast is a tour through the rich, dramatic and sometimes tragic history of the Korean Peninsula. No prior knowledge of Asian history is required, but a desire to learn more about the subject is a must! Alex Hawkins no Alex Hawkins topicsikh@gmail.com topicsikh@gmail.com (Alex Hawkins) Alex Hawkins Ancient Korea to the 20th Century Korea, China, Japan, Seoul, Joseon, Goryeo, Koryo, Chosun, Korean, Silla, Baekje, Goguryeo, http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Korean_Podcast_Title_feb2013.jpg http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com Seoul, Korea http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2013/03/24/the-black-water-dragon-v/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2013/03/24/the-black-water-dragon-v/#comments Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:21:56 +0000 Alex http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/?p=1166 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2013/03/24/the-black-water-dragon-v/feed/ 3 An ambitious Ming general launches an ill-conceived attack on Pyeongyang. Japanese momentum grinds to a halt in the face of fanatical Korean resistance and another stunning naval defeat at the hands of Yi Sunshin. An ambitious Ming general launches an ill-conceived attack on Pyeongyang. Japanese momentum grinds to a halt in the face of fanatical Korean resistance and another stunning naval defeat at the hands of Yi Sunshin. Meetings between Ming agents and Konishi Yukinaga leave the Korean court worried.     The Black Water Dragon V Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Ming General Zhao Ming General Shi Ru Japanese 1st Division Commander Lord Konishi Yukinaga aka “Augustin” Korean National Commissioner Yu Seongryong Korean King Seonjo The Wanli Emperor of the Ming Dynasty Ming Mobile Corp Commanders Shen Weijing Japanese 1st Division Officer and Lord of Tsushima So Yoshitoshi aka “Dario” Japanese 8th Division Commander and Supreme Commander of Japanese Forces in Korea Ukita Hidiei Japanese 3rd Division Commander Kuroda Nagamasa Japanese 6th Division Commander Kobayakawa Takakage Japanese Monk and Translator Genso Korean Jeolla Left Naval Station Commander Yi Sunshin Korean Jeolla Right Naval Station Commander Yi Eokgi Korean Gyeongsang Right Naval Station Commander Won Gyun Korean Zen Buddhist Master Hyujong Korean Aristocrat and Guerrilla Leader Cho Hon Korean Buddhist monk Yonggyu Korean Governor of Chungcheong Province Yun Songak Korean Magistrate of Yeonan Yi Chongam Korean guerrilla Kwak Chae-u aka The Red General Korean Gyeongsang Left Army Commander Pak Jin Korean Magistrate of Jinju Fortress Kim Simin. Posthumously titled Chungmugong. Japanese Samurai Hosokawa Korean disgraced official Kim Seongil Alex Hawkins no 1:04:34 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2013/02/13/the-black-water-dragon-iv/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2013/02/13/the-black-water-dragon-iv/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:17:21 +0000 Alex http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/?p=1137 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2013/02/13/the-black-water-dragon-iv/feed/ 0 The 1st Division is left out to dry in Pyeongyang as guerrillas take over the roads and Ming relief begins crossing the Yalu. Another attempt to break into the Yellow Sea is blocked by Yi Sunshin. -   -   -   The 1st Division is left out to dry in Pyeongyang as guerrillas take over the roads and Ming relief begins crossing the Yalu. Another attempt to break into the Yellow Sea is blocked by Yi Sunshin.       The Black Water Dragon IV Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Korean Guerrilla Gwak Jaewoo aka "The Red General" Japanese 1st Division Commander Lord Konishi Yukinaga aka "Augustin" Korean Jeolla Left Naval Station Commander Yi Sunshin Japanese "Shogun" Toyotomi Hideyoshi Japanese 3rd Division Commander Lord Kuroda Nagamasa aka "Damien" Japanese 7th Division Commander Lord Mori Terumoto Japanese 2nd Division Commander Lord Kato Kiyomasa Korean North Hamgyeung Province Army Commander Han Gugham Korean Prince Imhae Korean Prince Sunhwa Japanese 1st Division Officer and Lord of Tsushima So Yoshitoshi aka "Dario" Chinese General Shi Ru Chinese General Zhao Korean Minister Yu Seongryong Japanese General Wakisaka Japanese General Kato Japanese General Kuki Korean Jeolla Right Naval Station Commander Yi Eokgi Korean Gyeongsang Right Naval Station Commander Won Gyun Korean Central Guard Chief Kwan Chun Korean Magistrate of Gwangyang O Hongtam Korean Guerrilla Go Gyongmyong Japanese 6th Division Commander Lord Kobayakawa Takakage Korean Guerrilla Kim Jeonil Korean Guerrilla Jeong Inho Korean Guerrilla Cho Hon Korean Buddhist Master Hyujong Alex Hawkins no 1:00:14 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2013/01/22/the-black-water-dragon-iii/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2013/01/22/the-black-water-dragon-iii/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:27:38 +0000 Alex http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/?p=1096 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2013/01/22/the-black-water-dragon-iii/feed/ 3 Hideyoshi's army continues it's unstoppable thrust north as Seoul, Gaeseong and Pyeongyang fall. But  600km from their base of supply and without naval support has Hideyoshi's army gone too far, too fast? - Hideyoshi's army continues it's unstoppable thrust north as Seoul, Gaeseong and Pyeongyang fall. But  600km from their base of supply and without naval support has Hideyoshi's army gone too far, too fast? Click below there's lots of great stuff!     The Black Water Dragon III Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Korean King Seonjo of the Joseon Dynasty Korean Minister Yu Seongryong Japanese "Shogun" Toyotomi Hideyoshi Japanese 1st Division Commander Lord Konishi Yukinaga Japanese 1st Division Officer and Lord of Tsushima So Yoshitoshi Japanese 2nd Division Commander Kato Kiyomasa Korean Commander in Chief Kim Myeongwon Japanese 3rd Division Commander Kuroda Nagamasa Japanese 8th Division Commander and Commander in Chief Ukita Hideie Korean Gyeongsang Right Naval Station Commander Won Gyun Korean Jeolla Left Naval Station Commander Yi Sunshin Korean Jeolla Right Naval Station Commander Yi Eokgi Korean Great King Sejong of the Joseon Dynasty Chinese Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty Chinese General Shi Ru Korean General Sim Gag Korean Flying Squadron Chief Na Daeyong. Japanese Monk Genso Korean Minister Yi Dokhyong Alex Hawkins no 1:13:07 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/12/21/the-black-water-dragon-ii/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/12/21/the-black-water-dragon-ii/#comments Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:06:38 +0000 Alex http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/?p=1073 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/12/21/the-black-water-dragon-ii/feed/ 0 Hideyoshi's forces blow through Busan and march on Seoul as organized Korean resistance collapses in the south. - . -   -   The Black Water Dragon II Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Korean Magistrate of Dongnae Fortress Song San... Hideyoshi's forces blow through Busan and march on Seoul as organized Korean resistance collapses in the south. .     The Black Water Dragon II Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Korean Magistrate of Dongnae Fortress Song Sanghyeon Japanese Lord So Yoshitoshi aka Dario Japanese Commander of 1st Division Lord Konishi Yukinaga aka Augustin Korean Jeolla Left Navy Commander Yi Sunshin Korean Jeolla Right Navy Commander Yi Eokgi Korean Jeolla Provincial Governer Yi Kwang Korean King Seonjo of the Joseon Dynasty Korean Gyeongsang Provincial Governor Kim Su Korean Gyeongsang Left Army Commander Yi Kak Korean Gyeongsang Right Navy Commander Won Gyun Korean Gyeongsang Left Navy Commander Pak Hong Korean Minister Yu Song-ryong Korean Marshall Kim Myongwon Korean General Sin Ip Korean General Yi Il Korean Gyeongsang Right Army Commander Kim Songil Japanese Commander of 2nd Division Lord Kato Kiyomasa Japanese Commander of 3rd Division Lord Kuroda Nagamasa Korean Officer of Jeolla Left Navy Na Daeyong Korean Prime Minister Yi Sanhae Alex Hawkins no 41:18 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/12/07/the-black-water-dragon-i/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/12/07/the-black-water-dragon-i/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:42:05 +0000 Alex http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/?p=1001 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/12/07/the-black-water-dragon-i/feed/ 0 The events leading up to and opening shots of the First Great Asian War - Japanese Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi's ambitious plan to conquer Ming China via Joseon Korea. - On today's show, the lead up to and opening shots of the First Great Asian War. The events leading up to and opening shots of the First Great Asian War - Japanese Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi's ambitious plan to conquer Ming China via Joseon Korea. On today's show, the lead up to and opening shots of the First Great Asian War. There are so many pictures and maps to see! Click "Continue Reading"     The Black Water Dragon I Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Korean Magistrate of Dongnae Fortress Song Sanghyeon Japanese Lord Oda Nobunaga Japanese military ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi Chinese General Qi Jiguang Chinese Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty Korean Minister Yu Seongryong Korean King Seonjo of the Joseon Dynasty Japanese Lords of the So Clan. Rulers of Tsushima Island. Korean Great King Sejong of the Joseon Dynasty Japanese Buddhist Monk Genso Japanese Lord So Yoshitoshi of Tsushima Island aka Dario. Korean Minister Kim Songil Korean Minister Hwang Yungil Korean Jeolla Province Left Naval Commander Yi Sunshin Korean Shipbuilder Na Daeyong. Japanese First Division Commander Lord Konishi Yukinaga aka Augustin. Japanese Second Division Commander Kato Kiyomasa Japanese Third Division Commander Kuroda Nagamasa Korean Minister Sin Ip Korean Minister Yi Il Korean Commander of Busan City Garrison Jeong Pal Korean Gyeongsang Province Left Naval Commander Pak Hong Korean Gyeongsang Province Right Naval Commander Won Gyun Korean Gyeongsang Provincial Army Commander Yi Kak Korean Jeolla Province Right Naval Commander Yi Eokgi Alex Hawkins no 1:57:10 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/10/05/vii-viii-joseon-like-snakes-in-a-fire/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/10/05/vii-viii-joseon-like-snakes-in-a-fire/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2012 07:23:20 +0000 Alex http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/?p=848 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/10/05/vii-viii-joseon-like-snakes-in-a-fire/feed/ 2 On today's show, King Jungjong's heir dies quickly and a powerful family struggles amongst themselves to influence the throne. - Music: - 황병기 Hwang Byung-gi "Forest Shade" - 김수철 Kim Soo-chul ”Unmet Time” On today's show, King Jungjong's heir dies quickly and a powerful family struggles amongst themselves to influence the throne. Music: 황병기 Hwang Byung-gi "Forest Shade" 김수철 Kim Soo-chul ”Unmet Time” Episode VII Part VIII Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Jungjong of Joseon Minister Jo Gwangjo Early Neo-Confucian scholar An Yu Doctor Great Jang Geum Injong of Joseon Munjong of Joseon Great King Sejong of Joseon Goryeo General Yoon Gwan Queen Munjeong of the Paju Yoon Greater Yoon leader Yoon Im Lesser Yoon leaders Yoon Wonro and Yoon Wonhyeong Myeongjong of Joseon Prefect Yi Yungyeong Seonjo of Joseon Wanli Emperor of the Ming Dynasty Japanese Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi Alex Hawkins no 28:54 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/09/24/vii-vii-joseon-single-hearted-devotion/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/09/24/vii-vii-joseon-single-hearted-devotion/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:16:34 +0000 Alex http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/?p=836 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/09/24/vii-vii-joseon-single-hearted-devotion/feed/ 0 On today's show, we look at Jungjong's 40 years on the throne of Joseon amidst the backdrop of continued conflict between the Hungu faction Merit Subjects and the scholars of the Sarim faction. - Music: 김수철 Kim Soo-chul "Millenium Crane" On today's show, we look at Jungjong's 40 years on the throne of Joseon amidst the backdrop of continued conflict between the Hungu faction Merit Subjects and the scholars of the Sarim faction. Music: 김수철 Kim Soo-chul "Millenium Crane" Episode VII Part VII Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Three Merit Subjects Seong Heean, Park Wonjong, Yu Sunjeong. Jungjong of Joseon Jo Gwangjo Chief Censor Yi Haeng Injong of Joseon   Alex Hawkins no 33:59 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/09/03/vii-vi-joseon-a-mouth-is-a-door/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/09/03/vii-vi-joseon-a-mouth-is-a-door/#comments Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:49:21 +0000 Alex http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/?p=826 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/09/03/vii-vi-joseon-a-mouth-is-a-door/feed/ 0 On today's show, King Seongjong enforces his style of Confucian purity on Joseon society, but his successor has other ideas. Episode VII Part VI Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Seongjong of Joseon Queen Regent Jeonghee On today's show, King Seongjong enforces his style of Confucian purity on Joseon society, but his successor has other ideas. Episode VII Part VI Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Seongjong of Joseon Queen Regent Jeonghee Yeonsan of Joseon Seong Heean Park Wonjong Yu Sunjeong Jungjong of Joseon Alex Hawkins no 25:20 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/08/20/vii-v-joseon-the-sound-of-drum-calls-for-my-life/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/08/20/vii-v-joseon-the-sound-of-drum-calls-for-my-life/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:28:07 +0000 Alex http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/?p=817 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/08/20/vii-v-joseon-the-sound-of-drum-calls-for-my-life/feed/ 0 On today's show, more blood is shed in pursuit of the throne as members of the Yi clan fight for control of the Joseon Dynasty. Episode VII Part V Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Munjong of Joseon Danjong of Joseon On today's show, more blood is shed in pursuit of the throne as members of the Yi clan fight for control of the Joseon Dynasty. Episode VII Part V Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Munjong of Joseon Danjong of Joseon Prime Minister Hwangbo In Deputy Minister Kim Jong-su Sejo of Joseon Martyred Minister Seong Sam-mun Martyred Minister Yi Gae Rebel Field Commander Yi Shi-ah Giant soldier Hu Cheong Yejong of Joseon Queen Jeonghee Seongjong of Joseon Alex Hawkins no 25:54 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/07/17/vii-iv-joseon-28-letters-newly-made/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/07/17/vii-iv-joseon-28-letters-newly-made/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:08:41 +0000 Alex http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/?p=799 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/07/17/vii-iv-joseon-28-letters-newly-made/feed/ 0 In Episode VII Part IV,  Sejong takes the fight north against the Jurchen tribes while presiding over an incredible era of science and culture and securing his legacy as Great King. Episode VII Part IV Historical Figures – In Order... In Episode VII Part IV,  Sejong takes the fight north against the Jurchen tribes while presiding over an incredible era of science and culture and securing his legacy as Great King. Episode VII Part IV Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance  Great King Sejong of Joseon Scientist Jang Yeong-sil Deputy Governor of Pyeongan Province Choi Yoon-deok Confucian Scholar Choi Man-ri Munjong of Joseon Danjong of Joseon Alex Hawkins no 30:43 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/07/04/vii-iii-joseon-a-firm-stance-today/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/07/04/vii-iii-joseon-a-firm-stance-today/#comments Wed, 04 Jul 2012 04:31:54 +0000 Alex http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/?p=781 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/07/04/vii-iii-joseon-a-firm-stance-today/feed/ 0 In Episode VII Part III the father son duo of Taejong and Sejong try and find a lasting solution to the problem of the Japanese pirates. Episode VII Part III Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Taejong of Joseon In Episode VII Part III the father son duo of Taejong and Sejong try and find a lasting solution to the problem of the Japanese pirates. Episode VII Part III Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Taejong of Joseon Great King Sejong of Joseon General Yi Jong-mu Ambassador Song Hee-gyeong Alex Hawkins no 20:16 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/07/02/vii-ii-joseon-a-peculiar-custom-of-the-east/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/07/02/vii-ii-joseon-a-peculiar-custom-of-the-east/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:17:04 +0000 Alex http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/?p=774 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/07/02/vii-ii-joseon-a-peculiar-custom-of-the-east/feed/ 0 Episode VII Part II looks at the transformative 18 year reign of King Taejong, a man who some historians consider to be the real founder of what we know today as the Joseon Dynasty. Episode VII Part II Historical Figures – In Order of Appearan... Episode VII Part II looks at the transformative 18 year reign of King Taejong, a man who some historians consider to be the real founder of what we know today as the Joseon Dynasty. Episode VII Part II Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Taejong of Joseon Jeongjong of Joseon Taejo of Joseon Jeongjong of Joseon Taejong of Joseon Han Prince Yi Bangan Prince Yi Je Great King Sejong of Goryeo Great King Gwanggaeto of Goguryeo   Alex Hawkins no 17:26 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/06/26/vii-i-joseon-the-strife-of-princes/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/06/26/vii-i-joseon-the-strife-of-princes/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:26:53 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=691 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/06/26/vii-i-joseon-the-strife-of-princes/feed/ 0 The aging King Taejo attempts to clean house while his many sons feud over matters of succession. Episode VII Part I Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Taejo of Joseon Taizu of the Ming Dynasty Prime Minister Jeong Dojeon The aging King Taejo attempts to clean house while his many sons feud over matters of succession. Episode VII Part I Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Taejo of Joseon Taizu of the Ming Dynasty Prime Minister Jeong Dojeon Jeongjong of Joseon Taejong of Joseon Han Prince Yi Bangan Alex Hawkins no 31:04 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/06/17/vi-x-goryeo-let-this-oath-witness-my-deception/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/06/17/vi-x-goryeo-let-this-oath-witness-my-deception/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:10:07 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=658 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/06/17/vi-x-goryeo-let-this-oath-witness-my-deception/feed/ 5 In the conclusion of Episode VI, General Yi Seong-gye topples the Goryeo Dynasty. Episode VI Part X Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Woo of Goryeo General Yi Seong-gye aka King Taejo of Joseon. In the conclusion of Episode VI, General Yi Seong-gye topples the Goryeo Dynasty. Episode VI Part X Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Woo of Goryeo General Yi Seong-gye aka King Taejo of Joseon. Shindon the Monk and probable father of Woo. Chang of Goryeo Taizu of Ming Superintendent of Gunpowder Choi Mu-seon King of the Ryukyu Islands Ambassador Yi Sak Gongyang of Goryeo Taejong (son of General Yi) Loyal official Jeong Mong-ju Cheongjong (son of General Yi) Alex Hawkins no 21:57 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/06/03/vi-ix-goryeo-the-rising-flood/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/06/03/vi-ix-goryeo-the-rising-flood/#comments Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:42:10 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=633 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/06/03/vi-ix-goryeo-the-rising-flood/feed/ 4 In Episode VI Part XI, bad omens prove accurate as secret societies in China begin plotting to overthrow the Mongols, leading to a civil war that spills across the Yalu river and onto the Korean peninsula. Meanwhile, In Episode VI Part XI, bad omens prove accurate as secret societies in China begin plotting to overthrow the Mongols, leading to a civil war that spills across the Yalu river and onto the Korean peninsula. Meanwhile, the Koreans attempt to stay on the winning side of the Chinese conflict while grappling with giant raids by pirates based on Japan's outlying islands. Episode VI Part IX Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Chungsuk of Goryeo Chunghyae of Goryeo. Mongol name Botaspilli. Rebel minister Cho Chook Chungmok of Goryeo. Mongol name Palsamaneaisa. Chungjeong of Goryeo Gongmin of Goryeo Chinese Buddhist Warrior monk aka Emperor Taizu of Ming General Yi An General Yi Whan-jo General Yi Seong-gye General Bang-sil General Jeong-seon Monk Shin-don Superintendent for Gunpowder Choe Mu-seon Woo (U) of Goryeo Alex Hawkins no 1:02:53 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/05/14/vi-viii-goryeo-the-worst-excesses-of-rome/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/05/14/vi-viii-goryeo-the-worst-excesses-of-rome/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 02:44:27 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=605 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/05/14/vi-viii-goryeo-the-worst-excesses-of-rome/feed/ 0 In Episode VI Part VIII, the collaborator Kings of Goryeo continue their debauchery while the long suffering peasantry catch a glimmer of hope as cracks begin to appear in Mongol rule. Episode VI Part VIII Historical Figures – In Order of ... In Episode VI Part VIII, the collaborator Kings of Goryeo continue their debauchery while the long suffering peasantry catch a glimmer of hope as cracks begin to appear in Mongol rule. Episode VI Part VIII Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Chunglyeol of Goryeo Kublai Khan Neo-Confucian Philosopher Ahn Hyang Chungseon of Goryeo Chungsuk of Goryeo Wang Ko of Shenyang American Missionary Homer Hulbert Chunghyae of Goryeo Alex Hawkins no 28:57 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/04/21/vi-vii-goryeo-we-cannot-go-back-now/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/04/21/vi-vii-goryeo-we-cannot-go-back-now/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:21:41 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=563 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/04/21/vi-vii-goryeo-we-cannot-go-back-now/feed/ 0 On today's very special episode, the Korean people become unwilling participants in the Mongol's greatest military disaster - the invasion of mainland Japan - while everyone involved in the affair falls victim to this podcaster's butchered pronunciation. On today's very special episode, the Korean people become unwilling participants in the Mongol's greatest military disaster - the invasion of mainland Japan - while everyone involved in the affair falls victim to this podcaster's butchered pronunciation. Apologies in advance! Required Viewing "Scrolls of the Mongol Invasions of Japan" by Takezaki Suenaga translated by Thomas Conlan. Episode VI Part VII Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Gojong of Goryeo Wonjong of Goryeo Goryeo expat Sun Mongol Emperor Kublai Khan Samurai Takezaki Suenaga Chunglyeol of Goryeo Alex Hawkins no 42:45 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/03/27/vi-v-goryeo-i-have-begun-from-the-rising-sun/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/03/27/vi-v-goryeo-i-have-begun-from-the-rising-sun/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:54:20 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=532 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/03/27/vi-v-goryeo-i-have-begun-from-the-rising-sun/feed/ 0 In Episode VI Part VI, the elites of Goryeo abandon ship and hide on an island while the Mongols use their newly acquired siege skills to crack open Goryeo fortresses and pillage the land again and again. In Episode VI Part VI, the elites of Goryeo abandon ship and hide on an island while the Mongols use their newly acquired siege skills to crack open Goryeo fortresses and pillage the land again and again. Episode VI Part VI Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Sinjong of Goryeo General and Protector of the Realm Choe Chung-heon Genghis Khan Huijong of Goryeo Gangjong of Goryeo General Jeong Jung-bu General and Protector of the Realm Choe Woo Choe Hyang Gojong of Goryeo Ogedai Khan Mongol General Sartai General and Protector of the Realm Choe Hang General and Protector of the Realm Choe Chung Administrative slave Kim In-jun Kublai Khan Alex Hawkins no 52:29 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/03/07/staying-together-staying-warm/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/03/07/staying-together-staying-warm/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:24:28 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=522 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/03/07/staying-together-staying-warm/feed/ 3 The third episode in the Tangent series explores how the rulers of Goryeo used and reinforced pre-existing clan structures to maintain order and nation build. We also take a look inside a typical rural home. The third episode in the Tangent series explores how the rulers of Goryeo used and reinforced pre-existing clan structures to maintain order and nation build. We also take a look inside a typical rural home. Alex Hawkins no 16:10 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/02/28/vi-v-goryeo-great-men-are-those-who-do-well/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/02/28/vi-v-goryeo-great-men-are-those-who-do-well/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:54:51 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=500 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/02/28/vi-v-goryeo-great-men-are-those-who-do-well/feed/ 0 In Episode VI Part V, the shockwaves caused by the rise of the Jin continue as conflict between opposing interests - Buddhist and Confucian, military and civilian come to a head at court. - Episode VI Part V Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance In Episode VI Part V, the shockwaves caused by the rise of the Jin continue as conflict between opposing interests - Buddhist and Confucian, military and civilian come to a head at court. Episode VI Part V Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance The romanization of Korean is a tricky business, especially with the family name 이. In older sources it is often written as Yi or even Rhee but I chose to go with Lee for this list. If you searching for more information about these people and can't find anything I recommend you try spelling their family name as Yi. Yejong of Goryeo Lee Ja-gyeom, Patriarch of the Incheon Lee clan. Injong of Goryeo Kim Busik, public official and scholar. Myocheong the Buddhist monk. Uijong of Goryeo General Jeong Jung-bu, burn victim and first leader of the War Council Han Roe, rude civilian official. General Lee of Jeonju (not related to the Incheon Lee) Myeongjong of Goryeo Kim Bo-dang, civilian official and Uijong loyalist. Cho Ji-wong, leader of the Pyongyang rebellion against the War Council. General Gyeong Dae-sung, charistmatic young general in the War Council. General Lee (not related to the Incheon or Jeonju Lee's), son of a slave and leader of the War Council. General Choi Chung-heon, military dictator of Goryeo. Shinjong of Goryeo Slave rebellion leader Manjeok, General Choi Chung-heon's escaped slave. Temujin, Khan of the Mongols aka Genghis Khan. I did a better than usual job of butchering Korean names with this show. Kim Busik should be said Kim Bushik. Just like Silla is pronounced Shilla. Also, Pyongyang should be more like Pyongyahng. I've been mucking up Goryeo as well. It's more like Gor-yuh. Alex Hawkins no 43:00 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/02/16/vi-iv-goryeo-a-bridge-to-bind/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/02/16/vi-iv-goryeo-a-bridge-to-bind/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:00:33 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=480 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/02/16/vi-iv-goryeo-a-bridge-to-bind/feed/ 0 In Episode VI Part IV, Hyeonjeong and his successors try to repair the devastated northern territories while grappling with political instability at home and the rise of the Jurchen people as the dominant force in the Liao river basin. This In Episode VI Part IV, Hyeonjeong and his successors try to repair the devastated northern territories while grappling with political instability at home and the rise of the Jurchen people as the dominant force in the Liao river basin. This is an interesting and concise explanation of Buddhist geomancy. Episode VI Part IV Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Whether or not you refer to the monarch of Goryeo as King of Emperor during this period is sort of a matter of personal taste. Hyeonjeong of Goryeo The Prince of Pyongyang (becomes Jeongjong of Goryeo) Deokjeong of Goryeo Munjong of Goryeo Cheontae Buddhism. The synthesis of Seon (Zen) and Doctrinal Buddhism. The ancestor of the modern Jogye Order of the Republic of Korea Kim Busik (Gentleman Extraordinaire) Sunjong of Goryeo Seonjong of Goryeo Heonjong of Goryeo Sukjong of Goryeo General Yun Gwan and the Star Army/Special Army Yejong of Goryeo Emperor Taizu of the Jurchen people/Jin Dynasty Chinese Diplomat Xu Jing Alex Hawkins no 47:38 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/01/10/vi-iii-goryeo-the-khitan-wars/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/01/10/vi-iii-goryeo-the-khitan-wars/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:39:57 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=464 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2012/01/10/vi-iii-goryeo-the-khitan-wars/feed/ 0 Episode VI Part III is about the three invasions launched by the Khitan Empire against Goryeo in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. Episode VI Part III Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Seongjong of Goryeo Episode VI Part III is about the three invasions launched by the Khitan Empire against Goryeo in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. Episode VI Part III Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Seongjong of Goryeo General Eulji of Goguryeo General Seo Hui of Goryeo Mokjong of Goryeo Queen Heonae of Goryeo Gyeongjong of Goryeo General Wang Cho Hyeonjong of Goryeo Advisor/Acting General Gang Gam-chan Alex Hawkins no 21:45 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/12/20/vi-ii-goryeo-breaking-old-bones-3/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/12/20/vi-ii-goryeo-breaking-old-bones-3/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:45:52 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=447 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/12/20/vi-ii-goryeo-breaking-old-bones-3/feed/ 1 Episode VI Part II explores the power struggles in the aftermath of the death of Wang Gun, leading up to a series of violent confrontations with the Khitan Empire in the north. Episode VI Part II Historical Figures – In Order of Appear... Episode VI Part II explores the power struggles in the aftermath of the death of Wang Gun, leading up to a series of violent confrontations with the Khitan Empire in the north. Episode VI Part II Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Emperor Taejo of Goryeo Hyejong of Goryeo Kim Haengdo and Park Chiryeong -> Taejo's ministers with old Silla blood. O family of Naju -> Economically powerful but with no political pedigree. General Park Sul-hee -> A mix of old Silla blood and new money. Hyejong's biggest supporter. General Im Hee -> Taejo's top officer on the northern frontier. Wang Gyu -> provincial strongman from the city of Gwangju. Not of old blood. Prince Wang Yo -> Becomes Emperor Jeongjong of Goryeo Prince Wang So -> Becomes Emperor Gwangjong of Goryeo Yu Clan of Chungju -> Old Silla blood.  General Eulji of Goguryeo -> Victorious at the 7th century Battle of Salsu Emperor Gyeongjong of Goryeo Song Dynasty Khitan Liao Dynasty Emperor Seongjong of Goryeo Alex Hawkins no 38:28 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/11/22/vi-i-goryeo-if-you-want-their-hearts/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/11/22/vi-i-goryeo-if-you-want-their-hearts/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:40:09 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=411 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/11/22/vi-i-goryeo-if-you-want-their-hearts/feed/ 4 Episode VI Part I tells the story of Wang Gun, the man who re-unified Korea under the Goryeo Dynasty.   Click below to see more media related to this episode. - Episode VI Part I Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Episode VI Part I tells the story of Wang Gun, the man who re-unified Korea under the Goryeo Dynasty.   Click below to see more media related to this episode. Episode VI Part I Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Google or Wikipedia will give you a brief biography for most of these people: Warlord Wang Gun, becomes King Taejo of Goryeo King Gyeonsun of Silla, demoted to Prince of Gyeongju Toseon the Zen Buddhist Monk Alex Hawkins no 26:12 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/10/24/v-iii-unified-silla/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/10/24/v-iii-unified-silla/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:03:12 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=391 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/10/24/v-iii-unified-silla/feed/ 0 In Episode V Part III, Unified Silla collapses in the face of peasant rebellions and aristocratic infighting. Episode V Part III Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Google or Wikipedia will give you a brief biography for most of these... In Episode V Part III, Unified Silla collapses in the face of peasant rebellions and aristocratic infighting. Episode V Part III Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Google or Wikipedia will give you a brief biography for most of these people: King Hyegong of Silla King Seondeok of Silla King Soseong of Silla King Aejang of Silla General Jang Bogo -> Prime Minister Jang Bogo King Heondeok of Silla King Heegang of Silla Kim Gyunjeong Kim Myeong -> King Minhae of Silla Kim Rihong Sinmu -> King Sinmu of Silla King Munseong of Silla King Heonan of Silla King Gyeongmun of Silla King Heongang of Silla King Jeonggang of Silla Queen Jinseong of Silla General Gyeon Hwon -> King Gyeon Hwon of Hubaekje (Later Baekje) General Gung Ye -> King Gung Ye of Hugoguryeo (Later Goguryeo) -> Buddha Warlord Gi Hwon Warlord Yang Gil General Wang Gun -> King Wang Gun of Goryeo King Gyeongmyeong of Silla King Gyeonsun of Silla Author of the Samguk Sagi Kim Busik Alex Hawkins no 42:08 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/09/26/v-ii-unified-silla/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/09/26/v-ii-unified-silla/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:55:39 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=343 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/09/26/v-ii-unified-silla/feed/ 4 In Episode V Part II we learn about the 8 Kings that ruled Silla during the 8th century, a time that many historians consider to be a Golden Age of Korean culture. Episode V Part I Historical Figures – In Order of A... In Episode V Part II we learn about the 8 Kings that ruled Silla during the 8th century, a time that many historians consider to be a Golden Age of Korean culture. Episode V Part I Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Google or Wikipedia will give you a brief biography for most of these people: King Hyoso of Silla King Sinmun of Silla Queen Seondeok of Silla King Seongdeok of Silla Hwarang Guardsman Tukosil King Hyoseong of Silla King Gyeongdeok of Silla King Hyegong of Silla Rebel leader Kim Je-Jeong Prime Minister Kim Yang-sang becomes King Seondeok of Silla Prime Minister Kim Kyeung-shin becomes King Wonseong of Silla King Soseong of Silla ****Remember that all the Kings' names are given posthumously. They were never know by that name during their lifetime but historians use them for simplicities sake.**** Alex Hawkins no 31:28 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/08/30/v-i-unified-silla/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/08/30/v-i-unified-silla/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:57:23 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=314 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/08/30/v-i-unified-silla/feed/ 1 Episode V Part I explores the middle years of the Kingdom of Silla and the new challenges it faced as a result of its victory over Baekje and Goguryeo in the Unification Wars. Episode V Part I Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Episode V Part I explores the middle years of the Kingdom of Silla and the new challenges it faced as a result of its victory over Baekje and Goguryeo in the Unification Wars. Episode V Part I Historical Figures – In Order of Appearance Google or Wikipedia will give you a brief biography for most of these people: King Munmu of Silla General Kim Yu-shin King Bojang of Goguryeo "King" Anseung of Goguryeo Empress Wu of Tang King Sinmun of Silla Buddhist Monk Wonhyo Sangdaedeung (Prime Minister) Gungwan King Jinpyeong of Silla Queen Seondeok of Silla Queen Jindeok of Silla King Muyeol of Silla   Alex Hawkins no 26:40 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/08/07/iv-v-the-three-kingdoms/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/08/07/iv-v-the-three-kingdoms/#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:54:25 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=287 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/08/07/iv-v-the-three-kingdoms/feed/ 3 Episode IV Part V brings the Three Kingdoms Period of Korean history to its epic conclusion. Episode IV Part V Historical Figures - In Order of Appearance Episode IV Part V brings the Three Kingdoms Period of Korean history to its epic conclusion. Episode IV Part V Historical Figures - In Order of Appearance Google or Wikipedia will give you a brief biography for most of these people: King Jinheung of Silla King Jinji of Silla Lady Mishil King Jinpyeong of Silla King Seong of Baekje King Wideok of Baekje Sui Dynasty of China King Beop of Baekje King Pyeongwon of Goguryeo King Yeongyang of Goguryeo General Eulji of Goguryeo King Yeongnyu of Goguryeo General Yeon Gaesomun of Goguryeo King Mu of Baekje Queen Seondeok of Silla General Kim Yushin of Silla Queen Jindeok of Silla King Muyeol of Silla King Bojang of Goguryeo King Uija of Baekje Tang Dynasty of China Han Dynasty of China Prime Minister Myeongnim Dap-bu of Goguryeo Wei Dynasty of China Emperor Taizong of Tang Emperor Yang of Sui General Go Yeonsu of Goguryeo General Gyebaek of Silla Alex Hawkins no 1:05:49 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/06/22/iv-iv-the-three-kingdoms/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/06/22/iv-iv-the-three-kingdoms/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:44:57 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=273 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/06/22/iv-iv-the-three-kingdoms/feed/ 1 In Episode IV Part IV we begin the titanic struggle between Baekje, Goguryeo and Silla for control of the Korean peninsula. - Inscription from the Seven Branched Sword: At noon on the sixteenth day of the eleventh month, In Episode IV Part IV we begin the titanic struggle between Baekje, Goguryeo and Silla for control of the Korean peninsula. Inscription from the Seven Branched Sword: At noon on the sixteenth day of the eleventh month, fourth year of Tae-hwa, the sword was made of 100 times hardened steel. Using the sword repels 100 enemy soldiers. It is sent to the king of a vassal state. Never before has there been such a blade. The crown prince of Baekje's king, who lives under august sounds, had this sword made for King of Wa in the hope that it might be passed on to later generations. Alex Hawkins no 52:55 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/05/14/early-buddhism-in-korea/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/05/14/early-buddhism-in-korea/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 05:34:04 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=199 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/05/14/early-buddhism-in-korea/feed/ 0 The second episode of our "Tangent" series where topics that fit outside the narrative history of Korea get their fair shake. Today - early Buddhism in Korea and why it matters. - Correction: An embarassing typo on my script led me to give the date of... The second episode of our "Tangent" series where topics that fit outside the narrative history of Korea get their fair shake. Today - early Buddhism in Korea and why it matters. Correction: An embarassing typo on my script led me to give the date of King Jinheung of Silla as ruling during the 5th century, but actually it was the 6th century. Alex Hawkins no 25:30 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/05/11/musings-from-the-national-museum-of-korea-in-seoul/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/05/11/musings-from-the-national-museum-of-korea-in-seoul/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 06:25:38 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=203 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/05/11/musings-from-the-national-museum-of-korea-in-seoul/feed/ 0 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/04/25/iv-iii-the-three-kingdoms/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/04/25/iv-iii-the-three-kingdoms/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:39:01 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=148 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/04/25/iv-iii-the-three-kingdoms/feed/ 3 Episode IV Part III explores the first few hundred years in the history of the Kingdom of Silla. - Click below to see more media related to this episode! Episode IV Part III explores the first few hundred years in the history of the Kingdom of Silla. Click below to see more media related to this episode! Alex Hawkins no 35:34 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/04/24/gogouli/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/04/24/gogouli/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:15:53 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=184 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/04/24/gogouli/feed/ 0 This is the first episode in the Tangent series, where topics that don't fit into the structure of the narrative episodes can get their fair shake. - TIKH explores the brewing historical controversy over the nature of the Kingdom of Goguryeo. This is the first episode in the Tangent series, where topics that don't fit into the structure of the narrative episodes can get their fair shake. TIKH explores the brewing historical controversy over the nature of the Kingdom of Goguryeo. Is it really part of Chinese history or Korean history? Salon article - "The 'history war' in Northeast Asia" Andrei Lankov's article Wikipedia Talk Page - Goguryeo controversies Alex Hawkins no 12:24 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/03/17/iv-ii-the-three-kingdoms/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/03/17/iv-ii-the-three-kingdoms/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:02:46 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=72 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/03/17/iv-ii-the-three-kingdoms/feed/ 3 Episode IV Part II explores the first three centuries in the history of the Kingdom of Baekje. - Click below to see other media related to this episode! - The following pictures are from Jeonju National Museum. Episode IV Part II explores the first three centuries in the history of the Kingdom of Baekje. Click below to see other media related to this episode! The following pictures are from Jeonju National Museum. A great 1-2 hours with free admission. Art and historical treasures spanning the bronze age to the 20th century. It houses several artifacts which are listed by the government of the Republic of Korea as National Treasures of Korea. Alex Hawkins no 34:36 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/02/26/iv-the-three-kingdoms/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/02/26/iv-the-three-kingdoms/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:01:50 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=38 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/02/26/iv-the-three-kingdoms/feed/ 4 Episode IV part I explores two centuries in the political and military history of the Kingdom of Goguryeo from where we left off in Episode III (about the year 100CE) to the death of King Micheon in 331. In the Episode IV part I there's going to be clo... Episode IV part I explores two centuries in the political and military history of the Kingdom of Goguryeo from where we left off in Episode III (about the year 100CE) to the death of King Micheon in 331. In the Episode IV part I there's going to be cloak and dagger diplomacy, foreign interventions, secret alliances and treachery at the highest levels. note: I was really intent on doing all my own maps for every episode but it is proving to be too daunting of a task that is taking away from work on the podcast itself. "If its not broken don't fix it" definitely applies here, there's no reason for me to redo all these maps when other people have already done such a better job than I could ever do. So for at least the near future I'm just going to be using wiki's maps which are based on Thomas Lessman's fantastic "World History Maps" Click below to see other media related to this episode! Alex Hawkins no 45:11 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/01/07/iii-the-period-of-confederated-kingdoms/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/01/07/iii-the-period-of-confederated-kingdoms/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:01:25 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=36 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/01/07/iii-the-period-of-confederated-kingdoms/feed/ 0 In Episode III the defeated Yemaek tribes of the Gojoseon reform and reorganize as the kingdom of Goguryeo and quickly become the dominant player in Manchuria. We also explore important places and events in the southern Korean peninsula. In Episode III the defeated Yemaek tribes of the Gojoseon reform and reorganize as the kingdom of Goguryeo and quickly become the dominant player in Manchuria. We also explore important places and events in the southern Korean peninsula. The stage is set for a golden age in Korean history - The Three Kingdoms Period. Click below to see other media related to this episode! Alex Hawkins no 24:05 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/01/07/ii-the-early-tribal-kingdoms/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/01/07/ii-the-early-tribal-kingdoms/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:00:05 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=34 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/01/07/ii-the-early-tribal-kingdoms/feed/ 0 In Episode II we look at the development of the early Korean tribal kingdoms as well as the rise and fall of the biggest and most important - the Gojoseon. - Click below to see other media related to this episode! In Episode II we look at the development of the early Korean tribal kingdoms as well as the rise and fall of the biggest and most important - the Gojoseon. Click below to see other media related to this episode! Alex Hawkins no 21:23 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/01/07/episode-i-korean-georgaphy-and-prehistoric-korea/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/01/07/episode-i-korean-georgaphy-and-prehistoric-korea/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:59:23 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=31 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2011/01/07/episode-i-korean-georgaphy-and-prehistoric-korea/feed/ 7 In Episode I of the Topics in Korean History podcast we explore the geography, climate, topography, and prehistory of Korea. - Click below to see other media related to this episode! In Episode I of the Topics in Korean History podcast we explore the geography, climate, topography, and prehistory of Korea. Click below to see other media related to this episode! Alex Hawkins no 20:28 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2010/11/29/a-note-about-maps/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2010/11/29/a-note-about-maps/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:21:28 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=45 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2010/11/29/a-note-about-maps/feed/ 0 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2010/11/28/introductio/ http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2010/11/28/introductio/#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:30:52 +0000 Alex http://topicsinkoreanhistory.wordpress.com/?p=1 http://www.topicsinkoreanhistory.com/2010/11/28/introductio/feed/ 2