Account of Korean nationalist movements from 1940 to 1955 and a brief history of Korean nationalism.
Henny Savenije describes the construction of this fortress built (1794-1796) in Suwon, Korea by King Jeongjo. He includes the original drawings for it from the manuscript book Hwasong Seongyeok Uigwe.
History of Hendrik Hamel, 'discoverer' of Korea. He was stranded with 38 other people on the coast of Korea and left the country after 13 years.
Promoting education and cultural understanding through "Korea in the Eye of the Tiger," an interactive history of East Asia focusing on Korea, China, Japan, Mongolia and Russia.
Records of Nicolaas Witsen (1641-1717) providing information he acquired from Mattheus Eibokken, the surgeon shipwrecked in 1653 on Jeju-do.
On-line book that offers theories on the origin of Japanese civilization, and its connection to Korea. Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
Henny Savenije provides a gallery of expandable thumbnail images from old books.
Timeline of violent outbreaks at the border between North and South Korea, with outcomes and casualty statistics.
Illustrated review of the country's history, from ancient to contemporary times.
Listings of Korean rulers and the years in which they ruled.
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