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 ) : Honorable Mention – Julie Choi

KCHEFNE October 31, 2016 English Entrance: (High School ) : Honorable Mention – Julie Choi2016-12-14T11:52:50-05:00 Award winner No Comment

Writing this essay made me think deeper about Dokdo and how Korea should protect Dokdo. I have always thought about Dokdo and the conflict that was going on about the territorial problems between Korea and Japan.

However, I have become to think and engage more in depth by writing for such a meaningful event. I am grateful that I was acknowledged for my passion and effort to protect and clear the misconceptions that some people have.