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Big Star Teacher Choi Tae-seong's Korean History Newspaper 3: Early Joseon Dynasty
Big Star Teacher Choi Tae-seong's Korean History Newspaper 3: Early Joseon Dynasty
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The '③ Early Joseon Period' section contains the history of Joseon, a new nation founded by King Taejo Yi Seong-gye, from its founding to the Imjin War.
Reporter Daebyeol personally interviews representative figures of the early Joseon Dynasty, including Joseon's architect Jeong Do-jeon and Neo-Confucian masters Yi Hwang and Yi I, and tells interesting stories from history.
Additionally, the column articles delve into various issues in Joseon society, such as King Sejong's love for the people and the lives of women in the early Joseon Dynasty, through the eyes of reporter Daebyeol.
In addition, you can enjoy understanding the Buncheong ware and white porcelain produced in the early Joseon Dynasty, as well as various compilation projects during the reign of King Seongjong, by reconstructing them in today's advertising format.


The latest work by Choi Tae-seong, Korea's top Korean history instructor and history communicator, chosen by 7 million students!
Enjoy reading and learning at the same time through short, intensely written newspaper articles!
80th anniversary of liberation, a new door to Korean history opens for elementary school students!


A Korean history series has been published that allows you to experience the crucial events and scenes in our history as vividly as if they were happening in the present, using the format of a 'newspaper article' and the voice of Big Star, a 'journalist'.
This book, which takes advantage of author Taeseong Choi's strengths in storytelling, allows children to understand the history they need to know more easily and accurately through vivid delivery.

The "Big Star Teacher Choi Tae-seong's Korean History Newspaper" series is a series of historical education books designed to help young readers read the difficult and rigid history of Korea as "interesting articles." It uses the format of a newspaper to vividly convey major historical events and figures.
Unlike conventional narrative history books, "Big Star Teacher Choi Tae-seong's Korean History Newspaper" unfolds in a short, impactful article style, giving you the vivid feeling of traveling to the scene of an incident in a time machine and reporting directly.
By reconstructing the events of the time into a virtual front-page article, children can spark their imagination and curiosity, and easily understand the complex historical context.

This series is divided into volumes by era, allowing readers to see the flow of Korean history from prehistoric times to modern and contemporary history at a glance. Each volume contains news articles, interviews, and advertisements appropriately placed by topic.
In particular, readers will have the special experience of organizing their own thoughts through column articles containing reporter Choi Tae-seong's perspective on and interpretation of history.
For elementary school children who are new to history, this book will be the perfect must-read, not only for textbook-linked learning but also for developing historical thinking and literacy skills.
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No. 1 Joseon Dynasty │ The Founding of the New Kingdom of Joseon
King Taejo Yi Seong-gye founds Joseon
Hanyang becomes the new capital of Joseon
Meet Jeong Do-jeon, Joseon's architect
Dreaming of a Joseon led by the king and his subjects together

No. 2 Joseon Dynasty │ Laying the Foundation of Joseon
Joseon's own astronomical map, the "Cheonsangyeolchabunyajido," has been unveiled.
The Hanyang Doseong, the fortress that protected the capital, is completed.
What were the true intentions of Lee Bang-won, who started the Prince's Rebellion?
Father and son at odds in the face of power

No. 3 Early Joseon Dynasty │ King Taejong Dreams of a Strong Royal Authority
Establishing a "Newspaper Library" to Listen to the People's Grievances
The Honil Gangni Yeokdaegukdojido, Containing Joseon's Worldview
Joseon reorganized into an eight-province system governed from the central government.
Taejong strengthens royal authority by establishing a direct lineage system for the six dynasties.
Taejong's choice for his son Sejong

No. 4 Early Joseon Dynasty │ Sejong, Creating a Nation for the People
Prince Chungnyeong ascends to the throne
Notice to Buncheong ware production kilns
Joseon's unique farming guide, "Farming Direct Talk," published.
Meet the scholars of Jiphyeonjeon, the talents favored by King Sejong.
A heart for the people blossoms through science

No. 5 Early Joseon Dynasty │ King Sejong, the Blossoming of National Culture
Meet Jang Yeong-sil, Joseon's genius scientist
Establishment of the 4th Army and 6th Garrison, expansion of territory to the north
King Sejong compiled the Samgang Haengsil-do to spread the righteous way.
Promulgation of Hunminjeongeum: Encourage the people to read and write
Meet three renowned ministers who served with King Sejong.
Jeon Hyeong-pil, the guardian of the Hunminjeongeum Haeryebon

No. 6 Early Joseon Dynasty │ A power struggle over the throne unfolds.
Danjong ascended to the throne at the young age of twelve.
Prince Suyang ascends to the throne two years after the Gye-Yu Rebellion.
The story of King Danjong's restoration as heard from the Six Martyrs
Land grants only to current officials, 'Jeonjeon Law' implemented
The Hidden Story of Han Myeong-hoe's Power and Fall in Apgujeong

No. 7 Early Joseon Dynasty │ King Seongjong Appoints Sarim
Seongjong's sudden appointment of Sarim scholars and attempts to balance power within the court
King Seongjong expands and reorganizes Hongmungwan
Meeting with officials from the Office of the Inspector General, the Office of the Censor-General, and the Hongmungwan Press
Joseon, the land of 'No, it won't work'

No. 8 Early Joseon Dynasty │ King Seongjong Completes the Foundation of the Nation
Promulgation of the Gyeongguk Daejeon, completing the basic legal code of Joseon.
Bestsellers in Seongjong's bookshelf
Joseon's civil service appointment system as heard from a Sungkyunkwan student
King Seongjong's Reinforcement of the Neo-Confucian Order, Imprisoning Women

No. 9 Early Joseon Dynasty │ Yeonsangun, the Light of Joseon
The Muosahwa and Gapjasahwa: Great Disasters for the Sarim
Abolishing Hongmungwan and suppressing the press
The reason the new word "Heungcheongmangcheong" emerged during the reign of King Yeonsangun
Yeonsangun, the worst king driven out for extravagance and tyranny

No. 10 Early Joseon │ The Winds of Reform That Shake Joseon
Jungjong's Rebellion: The End of the Age of Tyranny
The emergence of Jo Gwang-jo, reform cannot be stopped.
The Myo Incident, a Leaf That Shook Joseon
How should we view Queen Munjeong?

No. 11 Early Joseon │ The Shaking Joseon Society
The Office of Military Affairs was promoted to an official organization after the Imjin War.
Is Im Kkeok-jeong a thief or a righteous man?
White porcelain and the Four Gracious Plants: Encountering the Spirit of the Scholar
Hear the voice of Shinryangyeokcheon, Joseon's hidden worker.
Im Kkeok-jeong's Rebellion, brought on by heavy taxes

No. 12 Early Joseon Dynasty │ The Beginning of Factional Politics
Baekundong Seowon's new name: Sosu Seowon
Dong-in vs. Seo-in: "Factional politics" begins in earnest.
Meeting Joseon's Great Scholars, Yi Hwang and Yi I
Sarim strengthens its influence in local society through hyangyak
Shin Saimdang, Beyond the Symbol of a Wise Wife and Wise Mother

No. 13 Early Joseon Dynasty │ The Imjin War
The outbreak of the Imjin War, King Seonjo abandons his people and flees.
Yi Sun-sin's great victory in the waters off Hansando Island
The people who saved the country, the Righteous Army, rose up.
Ryu Seong-ryong, who recorded reflection rather than the joy of victory

No. 14 Early Joseon Dynasty │ The Imjin War
The Battle of Jinju: A Miracle Achieved by the Joint Power of the Government and the People
Meet Kwon Yul, the hero of the Battle of Haengju
The Unfinished War: The Imjin War
Battle of Myeongnyang: 13 ships destroy 130 ships
The power to rise again, learned from Yi Sun-sin

No. 15 Early Joseon │ After the Imjin War
Thanks to Yu Jeong's efforts, prisoners taken to Japan returned.
Surprising Japan with Joseon's ceramic technology
Where does Joseon's future lie after the Imjin War?

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Publisher's Review
“History newspaper delivery~!” If you read it with interest, Korean history will stick in your head!
Big Star Teacher Choi Tae-seong publishes a new concept history book for children.
A Korean history newspaper presented to commemorate the 80th anniversary of liberation


Reading Korean history in newspapers gives me more power to think.

Convey information concisely and clearly, and include diverse perspectives.
This book takes advantage of the newspaper's strengths, conveying the essence of the events in an accessible manner while also raising questions about each topic and encouraging readers to interpret it for themselves.
Young readers can develop historical thinking skills by connecting the past to the present, rather than simply viewing it as "the past."

A history book to read, see, and think about
This book conveys historical events from various angles through a colorful article format, just like an actual newspaper.


1.
Front Page Headline: Presents the core keywords of the day's topic as a title, helping readers get a preview of what will be covered in this chapter.

2.
Big Star Article: A concise news article structured according to the six principles (when, where, who, what, why, and how).
Helps children quickly understand key facts and summarize the development and context of events at a glance.

3.
Big Star Interview: An imaginary interview where you meet historical figures in person and hear their stories.
By vividly conveying the characters' thoughts and emotions, it goes beyond simple information delivery and enables character-centered empathetic learning.

4.
Big Star Column: This is a commentary corner where reporter Big Star provides his own commentary.
It conveys historical significance, background, and connections to the present day in an easy and in-depth manner, using explanations tailored to children's level.

5.
Big Star Advertisement: A fictional advertisement satirically depicting the situation at the time.
It stimulates historical imagination by expressing the times and culture in a playful way, and even provides background knowledge.

6.
Chronological Appendix: Includes a chronological table to help you organize what you've learned in the context of the times.
If you keep it on your desk, it will be effective in understanding the flow of Korean history and the causal relationships between events.

A historical newspaper with witty illustrations and vivid photographs

Witty illustrations help bring historical scenes to life and make complex content visually accessible.
Additionally, various visual materials such as actual artifacts, photographs, and maps are included, adding a sense of historical presence and realism that is difficult to convey through text alone.


History is a window to the future.

《Big Star Teacher Choi Tae-seong's Korean History Newspaper》 is not a simple introduction to history.
It is a living book designed to help children understand history not just as “things of the past,” but as “stories connected to the present.”
Within the clear framework of the newspaper format, children learn, feel, think, and develop a historical attitude that allows them to ask questions.
As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of liberation, this book will be a special gift, helping our children develop a broader perspective and deeper thinking through history.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: August 25, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 176 pages | 498g | 188*257*10mm
- ISBN13: 9791161087733
- ISBN10: 1161087737
- KC Certification: Certification Type: Conformity Confirmation

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