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).

3rd Dokdo History Essay Competition Winner – English Div. High School : Honorable Mention Uhr Yoon Suk

KCHEFNE June 28, 2015 3rd Dokdo History Essay Competition Winner – English Div. High School : Honorable Mention Uhr Yoon Suk2016-12-14T20:16:02-05:00 Award winner No Comment

When I was recommended to participate this contest, I honestly felt it was necessary to participate this entry.
Since I was young, I have always felt that Dokdo is a part of land belonging to Korea.
Although it was relatively hard to maintain neutral throughout the essay, through this essay, I was able to learn and realize more about the island Dokdo, my nation is trying to keep.
Thank you not only for selecting me as an honorable contestant, but also for opening this event.

English Div. High School :
Honorable Mention
Uhr Yoon Suk