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 ) : 3rd Place – Sydney Seo

KCHEFNE September 17, 2016 English Entrance: (High School ) : 3rd Place – Sydney Seo2016-12-14T11:56:51-05:00 Award winner No Comment

Since I was born and raised in the United States, I never knew much about Dokdo Island.
However, after researching about the conflicts between Korea and Japan over this island, I realized how important Dokdo Island is to Korea. In addition, this contest was a way for me I to learn a part of Korean history that I have never even knew about.
Thank you