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: (High School ) : 1st Place – Nathan Yeung

KCHEFNE November 5, 2016 English Entrance: (High School ) : 1st Place – Nathan Yeung2016-12-17T17:40:44-05:00 Award winner No Comment

As I sat in the auditorium listening to the names being announced on who won, Korean entry, high school, adult, I was only hoping that I could also take home a victory in first place.

When the English entries for high school were being announced, I was ecstatic to discover that I did win first place and that my passion for the Dokdo Island was appraised by the community.
I care deeply about Dokdo Island so the essay competition was more of a fun activity than a response prompt.
I’ve learned a lot about Korea and Japan’s long history together and their various conflicts when drafting my writing. I’m glad that I could participate in such a great event that has the most compassionate and determined people on this planet!