Korean Culture, History and Education Foundation of New England

About the History of the Dokdo Island Historically, Dokdo has been part of Korean territory since 512 (the 13th year of the reign of Silla King Jijeung), when Silla absorbed Usanguk. This fact is recorded twice in Samguksagi (The History of Three Kingdoms, 1145): Volume 4 Sillabon-gi (Silla's records) and Volume 44 Yisabujeon (The Biography of Yi Sabu). Usanguk included Ulleungdo and Usando (called Matsushima in Japan before 1880) when it was absorbed by Silla, which is recorded in a number of ancient texts including Sejongsillokjiriji (Gazetteer of the Annals of King Sejong, 1454) published in 1481; Sinjeungdonggukyeojiseungnam (Augmented Survey of the Geography of Korea) published in 1530; Man-giyoram (Guidebook of State Affairs, 1808); and Jeungbomunheonbigo (The Augmented Reference Compilation of Documents, 1908).

English entrance: (Middle School ) : 3rd Place – Amanda Hu

KCHEFNE September 17, 2016 English entrance: (Middle School ) : 3rd Place – Amanda Hu2016-12-14T11:57:41-05:00 Award winner No Comment

This year is 2nd time I participated in the Dokdo Essay Contest, I know Dokdo is a Korean island and It is part of the country my mother grow up in.

Dokdo Island may have argued with Japan, but in records it says that this island is a part of Korea.

The plaque, the beautiful map handkerchief, and gift card was surprise and I want to say that thank you for KCHEFNE, Grapevine Times, Northeast Asian History Foundation and Gyeongsangbuk-do.

I would recommend our people to study Dokdo’s story. It is an experience, I hope many other people will get to experience as well.