[Volume 1: Pre-Modern History]

PART 1: A Correct Understanding of Korean History

1. The meaning of history and the purpose of studying history
01 The Meaning of History
02 Purpose of learning history
2 Korean History and World History
01 Universality and Specificity of Korean History
02 Understanding National Culture

PART 2: Prehistoric Culture and the Formation of the State

1. Development of prehistoric times
01 Distinction between prehistoric and historical periods
02 Prehistoric times in our country
2 Formation of the state
01 Bronze Age Culture
02 Dangun and Gojoseon
03 Growth in various countries

PART 3 THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANCIENT SOCIETY

1 Formation of ancient society
01 Ancient World
02 The establishment of ancient states
03 Growth and Development of the Three Kingdoms and Gaya
2 Ancient Politics
01 Development and Governing System of the Three Kingdoms
02 Competition and foreign relations among the three countries
03 Unification of the Three Kingdoms
04 Development of Unified Silla
05 Development of Balhae
06 Reorganization of the governing organization
07 Central control and local administrative organization of the three kingdoms
08 Political organization of North and South Korea
09 Local governance in the North and South
10 military organizations
3 Ancient societies
01 The establishment of a caste society
02 Social aspects of the Three Kingdoms
03 Society of the North-South States Period
4 Ancient Economy
01 Economic life of the Three Kingdoms
02 Economic Changes in the North-South States Period
5 Ancient Cultures
01 Characteristics of ancient culture
02 Development of Thought
03 Development of Academics and Technology
04 Traces and Style of Ancient People
05 The spread of ancient culture to Japan

PART 4: The Development of Medieval Society (Goryeo Dynasty)

1 Transition to medieval society
01 Medieval World
02 Medieval Society of Korea
2 Politics of the Middle Ages
01 Reorganization of the political structure
02 Foreign relations in the early Goryeo period
03 The establishment and turmoil of the aristocratic society
04 The period of military rule (1170-1270)
05 War with Mongolia
06 Political changes in the late Goryeo Dynasty
3 Medieval society
01 Goryeo's class system
02 People's lives
4 The Economy of the Middle Ages
01 Economic Policy
02 Economic Activity
5 Medieval Culture
01 Development of Confucianism and Compilation of History Books
02 Buddhist Thought and Belief
03 The popularity of Taoism and feng shui
04 Development of Science and Technology
05 Cultural Development

PART 5: Development of Early Modern Society (Early Joseon Dynasty)

1 Transition to modern society
01 The World of Modern Times
02 The establishment and development of modern society
2 Modern politics
01 Establishment of the political system
02 Foreign relations in the early Joseon Dynasty (15th century)
03 The Rise of the Sarim and Factional Politics
04 Overcoming the Yang Rebellion and Relations with the Qing Dynasty
3 Modern society
01 A society centered on the Yangban bureaucracy
02 Social Policy and Legal System
03 Organization and Operation of Rural Society
04 Strengthening the Neo-Confucian social order
4 Modern Economy
01 Economic Policy and Economic Structure
02 Economic activities of the nobles and commoners

5 Modern Culture
01 Flourishing of national culture
02 Development of Neo-Confucianism
03 Buddhism and Folk Beliefs
04 Development of Science and Technology
05 Literature and Arts

PART 6: The Birth of Modern Society (Late Joseon Dynasty)

1. Orientation toward a modern society
01 The Modern World
02 The Birth of Modern Society
2 Politics in the Early Modern Era
01 Reorganization of the ruling system
02 Intensifying political strife and politics of compromise
03 Changes in political order
04 Changes in Foreign Relations
3 Society in the Early Modern Era
01 Changes in social structure
02 Changes in rural order
03 Changes in the Farming Class
04 Movement for social change
4. Economy in the Early Modern Era
01 Reorganization of the receipt system
02 Development of the common people's economy
03 Development of a commodity money economy
5 Culture of the Early Modern Era
01 Changes in Neo-Confucianism
02 Development of Silhak
03 Development of science and technology
04 New trends in literature and art

[Volume 2: Modern and Contemporary History]

PART 7 The Development of Modern Society (Port Opening Period)

1. Invasive approach of foreign powers and opening of ports
01 The world of the late 19th century
02 Efforts to reorganize the ruling system
03 Opening of ports and unequal treaty system
2. Promotion and opposition to the opening policy
01 Formation and differentiation of enlightenment forces
02 The Wijeongcheoksa Movement and the Im-o Incident
03 The Modernization Movement of the Gaehwadang
3. Donghak Peasant Revolution and Gabo Reform
01 Development of the Donghak Peasant Movement
02 Promotion of modern reforms
03 Domestic and international situation after the opening of the port
4. The Russia-Japan Conflict (1895-1904)
01 The situation during the Russia-Japan conflict
02 Activities of the Independence Association and the Korean Empire
5 Japanese soloists (1905-1910)
01 The development of the anti-Japanese volunteer war
02 Development of the Patriotic Enlightenment Movement
03 Gando and Dokdo
Economy and Society after the 6th Amendment
01 Economic invasion by the great powers
02 Development of the economic salvation movement
03 Changes in social structure and consciousness
04 Changes in lifestyle
7. Acceptance of modern civilization and formation of modern culture
01 Acceptance of modern civilization
02 Development of media organizations
03 Modern Education and National Studies
04 New Trends in Literature and Religion

PART 8 The Development of the National Independence Movement (Japanese Colonial Period)

1. Japanese invasion and national suffering
01 The World After World War I
02 China's National Movement
03 Japanese invasion and loss of national sovereignty
04 Changes in Japan's colonial rule policy
05 Japanese economic exploitation
2 March 1st Movement and the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea
01 Anti-Japanese Movement in the 1910s
March 1st Movement (1919)
03 Establishment and activities of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea
3 The development of the armed war of independence
01 Domestic anti-Japanese national movement
02 Activities of the Uiyoldan and the Korean Patriotic Corps
03 Armed War of Independence in the 1920s
04 Armed wars for independence since the 1930s
4. Socio-economic national movements
01 National Cooperative Front Movement (National Single Party Movement)
02 Development of skills development movement
03 Peasant Movement and Labor Movement
04 Activities of overseas Koreans (including activities during the late Joseon Dynasty)
5. Movement to protect national culture
01 Japanese colonial education and cultural policies
02 Development of the National Learning Movement
03 Education and Religious Activities
04 Literary and artistic activities

PART 9 The Development of Modern Society

1 Liberation and the establishment of the Republic of Korea government
01 International situation after World War II
02 August 15 Liberation and Unification Movement
03 The Establishment of the North Korean Regime and the Korean War
2. The Trials and Development of Democracy
01 Syngman Rhee Government (First Republic, 1948.
8.~1960.
4.)
02 Jang Myun Cabinet (Second Republic, 1960.
8.~1961.
5.)
03 May 16 Military Coup and Implementation of Military Government (1961-1963)
04 Park Chung-hee's government and the Yushin regime
05 Chun Doo-hwan Government (Fifth Republic, 1981-1988)
06 The Sixth Republic
3 Unification Policy and the Tasks of Peaceful Unification
01 North Korean Regime and Changes in North Korea
02 Unification Policy and Inter-Korean Exchange
4 Economic growth and social and cultural changes
01 Economic turmoil after liberation and post-war recovery
02 Economic Growth and the Development of Capitalism
03 Social Change and Social Issues
04 Trends in Contemporary Culture

supplement

01 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Korea
02 History of the Korean Peninsula (Regional History)
INDEX

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