Problems And Alternatives in the Description of China-Korea Friendship Figures

in Korean History Textbooks

Eunchul Heo

Abstract：

     Korea and China have a long history of interaction as neighbors, and there are many historical figures who have shaped the friendly relationship between the two countries. Learning about these figures through history textbooks is essential for the future development of the relationship between Korea and China. To find out how the friendly relationship between South Korea and China is portrayed in history textbooks, we analyzed the friendly figures in history textbooks. To do so, we analyzed the Korean high school history textbooks that will be used from 2025. The results revealed a number of problems, including Korea-centered narratives, poor and simplistic narratives, and narratives that do not show friendly facts. In response, this article suggests the following as alternative approaches: 'China-Korea friendship perspective', 'emphasizing activities in China', 'organic connection between each person's activities in China and Korea', 'impact on Chinese society', and 'presenting various data about the person'. Furthermore, it was suggested that the textbooks should include not only the figure, but also the places and events. By shedding new light on the unexplored China-Korea friendship figures, it will not only promote friendship and exchange between Korea and China, but also contribute to peace in East Asia.

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Key words:

China-Korea Friendship Figures; Korean History Textbooks; East Asia; Korea-Centered Narratives; History Education.

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How to cite: 

Eunchul Heo. 2024. Problems And Alternatives in the Description of China-Korea Friendship Figures in Korean History Textbooks, American Journal of Advanced Integrated Science, 6(2): 9-16.

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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Problems And Alternatives in the Description of China-Korea Friendship Figures in Korean History Textbooks
AU  - Eunchul Heo
JO  - American Journal of Advanced Integrated Science
AB  - Korea and China have a long history of interaction as neighbors, and there are many historical figures who have shaped the friendly relationship between the two countries. Learning about these figures through history textbooks is essential for the future development of the relationship between Korea and China. To find out how the friendly relationship between South Korea and China is portrayed in history textbooks, we analyzed the friendly figures in history textbooks. To do so, we analyzed the Korean high school history textbooks that will be used from 2025. The results revealed a number of problems, including Korea-centered narratives, poor and simplistic narratives, and narratives that do not show friendly facts. In response, this article suggests the following as alternative approaches: 'China-Korea friendship perspective', 'emphasizing activities in China', 'organic connection between each person's activities in China and Korea', 'impact on Chinese society', and 'presenting various data about the person'. Furthermore, it was suggested that the textbooks should include not only the figure, but also the places and events. By shedding new light on the unexplored China-Korea friendship figures, it will not only promote friendship and exchange between Korea and China, but also contribute to peace in East Asia.
PD  - 31/12/2024
Y1  - 2024
VL  - 6
IS  - 2
SP  - 9
EP  - 16
UR  - https://www.ajais.org/toc/20240602/240602-9
J2  - Am. J. Adv. Integr. Sci.
LA  - en
KW  - China-Korea Friendship Figures
KW  - Korean History Textbooks
KW  - East Asia
KW  - Korea-Centered Narratives
KW  - History Education.
ER  -

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