The Introduction of the Concept of 'Nation' into the Koran Society and the Adaptation of Its Usage
Journal Title: International Journal of Korean History - Year 2009, Vol 13, Issue 1
Abstract
Since the beginning of the modern era, a variety of modern terms and concepts have been introduced into the Korean society through a number of media via the western world, Japan and China. In the process of adopting new concepts, some of the conventional terms took on new meaning, while the use of newly introduced concepts were, at times, adapted under different circumstances.
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Kue-jin Song
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