The Korean Alphabet
The Korean Language Reform of 1446
I wanted this comic to let people know how the Korean alphabet was invented by King Sejong (May 7th, 1397--March 30th, 1450), the 4th King of Choson Dynasty. According to Gari Ledyard, King Sejong invented the alphabet to make the texts more accessible to more people including the students, the teachers, the peasants, and more. I will share the brief process of the invention through this project.
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Women's Cookbooks and Education in Chosŏn Dynasty
In this podcast I will discuss women’s education, cookbooks and share some of my experience in training and working in the culinary industry.
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How Women in Chosŏn Korea Legitimized Han'gul
During the Chosŏn Dynasty in Korea (1382-1897), women's roles were drastically redefined by Neo-Confucianism. Women were expected to "display chastity, obedience, and faithfulness," (Seth 79). These values restricted women's behavior to their husband's needs and wants. Additionally, women lost the…
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Confucianism and Chinese Culture
Selective Adoption in Chosŏn Korea
The Chosŏn Dynasty (1392--1910) has long been characterized as a loyal adherent of Confucianism. It has even been described as a "blind follower" of Chinese culture for adopting Confucian traditions that originated in China. However, just because Confucian traditions were practiced in Chosŏn did not mean the Chosŏn court identified with all the political and cultural practices in China or that…
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Sowŏn and Hangŭl
Assessing the Egalitarianism of Government Policies in Chosŏn Korea
The Chosŏn dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910, enacted many policies that might appear through a modern lens to have expanded the representation and rights of marginalized groups in their society, including commoners and women. The increase of female participation in legal cases discussed by Jisoo Kim in Emotions of Justice and the spread of literacy as a result of the invention of the…
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