Analysis of the Studies on Taedongpŏp from the Historical-institutional¹ Perspective

Journal Title: International Journal of Korean History - Year 2004, Vol 6, Issue 1

Abstract

The Chosŏn dynasty went through constant crisis during the 17th century. It experienced several debilitating wars, constant political intrigue, widespread famine, and outbreaks of highly contagious diseases. In fact, the 17th century saw more wars and turmoil than at any other time in the history of the dynasty. The two Manchu invasions, the Chŏngmyo horan of 1627 and the Pyŏngja horan of 1636, which took place before the Hideyoshi invasions, brought great havoc upon Chosŏn. Half a million people including the royal family and loyal subjects were forcibly relocated to China as war reparations at the end of the second Manchu invasion. This was particularly devastating for Chosŏn. In addition, this century was marked by frequent poor harvests and a widespread famine in 1670-71 in which nearly one million people starved to death. This nearly constant turmoil forced people, who were unable to establish roots anywhere, to wander from place to place. These conditions also created a serious financial crisis for the state.

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Jung-chul Lee

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Jung-chul Lee (2004). Analysis of the Studies on Taedongpŏp from the Historical-institutional¹ Perspective. International Journal of Korean History, 6(1), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-26292