• Journal title: International Journal of Korean History
• ISSN: 1598-2041 (print) 2508-5921 (online)
• Publisher: Korea University, Center for Korean History
• Country of publisher: korea, republic of
• Date added to EuroPub: 2018/May/12

• LCC Subject Category: History
• Publisher's keywords: History of Koguryŏ, China’s Northeast, Asian Project
• Language of fulltext: english
• Full-text formats available: PDF

Kyeong-chul Park

• Double blind peer review
• Editorial Board
• Aims and scope
• Instructions for authors
• Time From Submission to Publication: 8

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The Koguryŏ Dynasty, established during the 3rd century B.C. around the Maek tribe is believed to have begun its function as a centralized entity in the Northeast Asia region. During the period between 1st century B.C. and 1st century A.D. aggressive regional expansion policy from the Koguryŏ made it possible to overcome its territorial limitations and weak economic basis. By the end of the 4th century A.D., Koguryŏ emerged as an empire that had acquired its own independent lebensraum in Northeast Asia. This research paper will delve into identifying actual founders of the Koguryŏ Dynasty and shed light on their lives prior to the actual establishment of the Dynasty. Then on, I will analyze the establishment process of Koguryŏ Dynasty. Thereafter, I will analyze the history of Koguryŏ Dynasty at three different stages: the despotic military state period, the period in which Koguryŏ emerged as an independent empire in Northeast Asia, and the era of war against the Sui and Tang dynasty. Upon completion of the above task, I will illustrate the importance of Koguryŏ history for Koreans. Finally, I attempt to unearth the real objectives why the Chinese academics are actively promoting the Northeast Asian Project.