@article{ART002740261},
author={Kim,Wee-Hoyun},
title={Problems involving Researches into the Northern Territory History},
journal={Journal of Manchurian Studies},
issn={1738-3668},
year={2005},
number={3},
pages={6-12}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kim,Wee-Hoyun
TI - Problems involving Researches into the Northern Territory History
JO - Journal of Manchurian Studies
PY - 2005
VL - null
IS - 3
PB - The Manchurian Studies Association
SP - 6
EP - 12
SN - 1738-3668
AB - It must be essential for Korea to research into the history of Baeksan-Huksoo region north of the Korean peninsula, because her ancestors founded a nation for the first time and since then, had long managed the territory.
The Chinese had described the history of our ancient nations in this territory in such chapters edited at the back of their histories as ’Eastern Barbarians’ Biographies' or 'Strange Territory', and since the 10th century, they had classified this territory into 'foreign countries'. Recently, however, they have included the histories of Koguryo and Balhae in those of their own history, calling these Korean nations 'their local governments'. For us Koreans, it must be a big problem how to cope with such a historical invasion from China.
Therefore, it is deemed necessary to identify the problems of our researches into our history and set a desirable direction for our researches.
The first problem is poor collection and sorting of the historical data as well as poor re searches into them. So, it is pre-requisite to collect the historical data dispersed in and out of Korea and sort them systematically to research into them.
The second problem involves poor theories about the historical development of our nomadic and hunting age. The fact that we accept the theories suggested by the Western historians during early and mid-19th century without doubting them proves that we have not much endeavored to research into this turf of history.
Third, it is necessary to research into the natural environment of this territory or the past nomadic and hunting areas. Since personality and industrial activities vary depending on weather or climate conditions, it is very important to research into the natural environment from a historical viewpoint.
Fourth, it is also required of us to research into languages, custom, habits and religions of the people living in this territory. since this territory has long been influenced by its natives, Chinese and Koreans.
Lastly, we face the following challenges for a desirable research into our history about the northern territory; (1) We need to correct the Chinese historical data in reference to our data. For example, 'History of Koiyo' may be a wealth of rich Historical data useful to complement the Chinese official History.
(2) A cooperative researchers encompassing relevant disciplines is required. Namely, not only historians but also other professionals should cooperate with each other to solve our historical problems.
(3) It is essential to carefully review the past excavation reports and pending excavation spots.
(4) It is deemed necessary to record the testimonies from the aged people living in this territory, their legends and local languages and thereby, reinforce our historic database.
(5) It may well be useful to collect in time the information about the researches into this territory being conducted by local people and foreigners to be informed of the research trends.
KW - conditions of the researches into the history of the northern territory;purposes of the researches into the history of the northern territory;problems involving the researches into the history of the northern territory;directions for the researches into the history of the northern territory
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Kim,Wee-Hoyun. (2005). Problems involving Researches into the Northern Territory History. Journal of Manchurian Studies, 3, 6-12.
Kim,Wee-Hoyun. 2005, "Problems involving Researches into the Northern Territory History", Journal of Manchurian Studies, no.3, pp.6-12.
Kim,Wee-Hoyun "Problems involving Researches into the Northern Territory History" Journal of Manchurian Studies 3 pp.6-12 (2005) : 6.
Kim,Wee-Hoyun. Problems involving Researches into the Northern Territory History. 2005; 3 : 6-12.
Kim,Wee-Hoyun. "Problems involving Researches into the Northern Territory History" Journal of Manchurian Studies no.3(2005) : 6-12.
Kim,Wee-Hoyun. Problems involving Researches into the Northern Territory History. Journal of Manchurian Studies, 3, 6-12.
Kim,Wee-Hoyun. Problems involving Researches into the Northern Territory History. Journal of Manchurian Studies. 2005; 3 6-12.
Kim,Wee-Hoyun. Problems involving Researches into the Northern Territory History. 2005; 3 : 6-12.
Kim,Wee-Hoyun. "Problems involving Researches into the Northern Territory History" Journal of Manchurian Studies no.3(2005) : 6-12.
